Species abundance and habitat differences in biomass of subterranean termites (Isoptera) in the wheatbelt of Western Australia
1990
Abensperg-Traun, M. (Western Australia Univ., Nedlands. Dept. of Geography) | Boer, E.S. De (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Wembley (Australia). LRR Biometrics Unit)
Over an 11-month sampling period, there were no significant differences in biomass between (Eucalyptus) woodland, mallee and heath habitats. Mean dry biomass in the surficial layer of soil (per 5000 cu cm) averaged 46 mg in woodland, 28 mg in mallee and 23 mg in heathland: termite biomass peaked in September, with 141 mg, 83 mg and 47 mg respectively. Soil moisture and termite activity near the surface were positively correlated.
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