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ants  

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  • Ubiquitous colonial insects, abundant in most biomes, which occupy the upper 50 cm of the soil, often forming soil-nest mounds. They contribute to bioturbation and soil erosion and affect many soil properties, such as porosity and nutrient status. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environmental Change; ants]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RQP5B0XD-D

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