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March 3, 2026Applied Soil Ecology

Crown-to-ground: Above- and below-ground links mediated by arboreal ants and host tree modify soil aggregation scaling, infiltration, and chemistry

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NMNicholas MedinaLSLauren SchmittIPIvette Perfecto

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Observational analysis reveals changes in soil aggregation, infiltration, and chemistry through arboreal ants and host trees, highlighting ecological interactions.

Key Points

  • Soil aggregation is influenced by above- and below-ground interactions, enhancing structural stability.
  • Key evidence shows significant variations in soil infiltration rates linked to arboreal ant activity.
  • The analysis of soil chemistry demonstrates alterations due to the presence of specific host trees and their interactions with ants.
  • These findings support the need for further ecological studies to understand the full implications of biotic interactions.

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Medina et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75df2c6e9836116a28435https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2026.106828
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