The fauna of collembola in soil layers of natural ecosystems of Kashkadarya region (Republic of Uzbekistan)

A study of collembola (springtails) in the soil layers of natural ecosystems within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, and Yakkabogh district, Kashkadarya region, Uzbekistan, reveals distinct species composition and diversity patterns across different soil depths. The research identified Xenylla maritima, Agrenia bidenticulata, and Heteromurus nitidus as dominant species, with variations in their abundance and distribution observed between the 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm, and 20-30 cm soil layers. The study employed faunal diversity indices to analyze these patterns and elucidated factors influencing collembola diversity. This research contributes valuable insights into the ecological dynamics of springtails in Uzbekistan's natural ecosystems, which may have implications for understanding biodiversity and soil health in similar regions.

Elmuratova, Z. U., Mamarakhimov, O. M., Makhmudova, M. M., Kamalova, M. J., & Karshibayeva, N. Kh. (2024). The fauna of collembola in soil layers of natural ecosystems of Kashkadarya region (Republic of Uzbekistan). BIO Web of Conferences, 118, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202411802007