Herbivore pressure modulates soil multifunctionality in a Mediterranean landscape
Jorge F. Henriques, João Carvalho, Rita Tinoco Torres, Mariana Rossa, Joana M. Fernandes, Catarina Malheiro, Marija Prodana, Sara Peixoto, Eduardo Ferreira, Susana Loureiro, Jennifer Adams Krumins, Ramón Perea, Emmanuel Serrano, Rui G. Morgado
This study examines how large herbivore densities affect soil multifunctionality across habitats and seasons in a Mediterranean landscape, finding seasonal and habitat-dependent impacts on soil properties and nutrient cycling.
bioRxiv · Dec 14, 2025 · PreprintEcology