Arthropods in nests of Great Reed Warbler

What is it about?

This paper presents the beetle and spider assemblages found in the nests of the Great Reed Warbler during the nesting season, and examines the effect of few environmental factors, such as breeding success, humidity, vegetation cover and reed habitat, on both beetles and spiders.

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Why is it important?

The breeding success of the Great Reed Warbler and the humidity affected significantly the species richness of spiders, while their abundance did not vary. Vegetation cover did not affect either, the abundance and species richness of both groups. Diversity of both groups varied between the reed habitat.