Woody encroachment slows decomposition and termite activity in an African savanna

作者: Monica Leitner , Andrew B. Davies , Catherine L. Parr , Paul Eggleton , Mark P. Robertson

DOI: 10.1111/GCB.14118

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摘要: The National Research Foundation (South Africa) and the South African Parks‐University of Pretoria bursary programme are thanked for research funding, Mazda Wildlife Fund is gratefully acknowledged vehicle sponsorship.

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