Driving forces from soil invertebrates to ecosystem functioning: the allometric perspective.

摘要: The European soil policy is being focussed towards a more conscious and sustainable use of the soil, taking into account ecological, economical societal dimensions. Living organisms are reliable bioindicators, as they provide best reflection system, ecological services ecosystem functioning therein. These most complex (bio)physical systems indicate, among others, energy flow. Such processes can be described by rather simple power law relationships. In fact, average body mass (dry weight) seen an inherent species property, while population density much flexible parameter reflecting state. this study, I review interactions between these items in relation to feedbacks conjectured relationships which networks. From novel perspective, allometry used integrated measure for anthropogenic influence on landscapes related food webs. Allometry is, therefore, perfect surrogate land intensity modelling field effects restoration ecology conservation biology. Robust correlations will addressed dependence invertebrates ability themselves recover after disturbance. Quantitative indicators community composition proposed their application risk assessment illustrated.