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Dynamics of Oribatei Populations on Hardangervidda

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The abundance of soil- and litter-dwelling mites at three sites at Stigstuv, Hardangervidda, South Norway (1220–1320m) described by Sonesson et al. (1975) has been sampled regularly for some years in the snow-free period (June-Oct.). Sampling has also been carried out below the snow-cover from January to June 1972. On an average, Oribatei seem to account for about 50% of the total mite abundance and 70–90% of mite biomass.

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  1. Botanical Laboratory, University of Oslo, Blindern, Oslo 3, Norway

    F. E. Wielgolaski

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Solhøy, T. (1975). Dynamics of Oribatei Populations on Hardangervidda. In: Wielgolaski, F.E. (eds) Fennoscandian Tundra Ecosystems. Ecological Studies, vol 17. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-66276-8_7

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