Download Stable Isotopes: Ants and Caterpillars

Estimating populations and biodiversity
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Exotic species reduce beta diversity while invasive species reduce alpha diversity
Threats to insects
Habitat Loss/Pérdida de Hábitat
Extreme Weather (Hurricanes, Freezes)
Climas Extremos (Huracanes, Olas de Frío)
Predators/Depredadores
South Florida’s Pine Rocklands (An Endangered Ecosystem)
Prior to development, there were
about 185,000 acres of pine
rockland in Miami-Dade County
Today, only about 4,000 acres of
pine rockland remain outside of
Everglades National Park
“Pine Rocklands Born from Fire”, a Miami-Dade County publication
Biodiversity Matters
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Animals Wanted
A recent worldwide analysis of crops showed that the absence of animal pollinators
could greatly reduce the production of a number of valuable foods.
Credit Source: Klein et al.,Proc. of the Royal Society, 2007.
Tagging Butterflies (Estimating Populations)
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Ant Diversity in Florida
Over 200 ant species live in Florida
Solenopsis invicta (Exótica)
Camponotus floridanus (Nativa)
Camponotus planatus (Exótica)
Pseudomyrmex gracilis (Exótica)
Pseudomyrmex elongatus (Nativa)
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Wasmannia auropunctata (Exótica)
Biological Hotspots