The introduction of behavioural aspects of soil animals in ecological risk assessment would allow us to better assess soil quality, all the more if a range of animal populations are considered. We compared the avoidance behaviour of several strains of springtails (Arthropoda: Collembola) obtained from different soils. Naphthalene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), widely represented in s...

Along with some studies on soil fauna in various Sicilian sites, both agricultural lands and typical Mediterranean habitats, particular attention was paid to the Collembolan. Specific identification allowed assess occurrence Sicily of 39 species not previously recorded, belonging 10 families: Hypogastruridae (six species), Brachystomellidae (one Neanuridae (five Onychiuridae (three Tullbergiida...

Soil faunal communities play key roles in maintaining soil nutrient cycling. Affected by different land-use types, environment and change significantly. However, few studies have focused on the aforementioned observations coastal zones, which provide suitable habitats for many species of concern. Here, we investigated changes mesofaunal under including cotton fields, jujube trees, ash a saline ...