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

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.