
Decomposer insects: Ecosystem Role
Insects Associated with the decomposition of African oil bean seed(P.macrophylla) in two environments in Awka, Nigeria.
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Insects are ubiquitous and constitute a major component of the earth biodiversity. They are the most successful organisms on earth and affects man's life in numerous ways. Insect plays vital role in the ecosystem as decomposers and aid in nutrient recycling.They are silent witnesses in forensic cases and also great food source(entomophagy). The study of insects cannot be over emphasized hence insect-plant relationship is of utmost importance to humans. The collection of insects associated with decomposing ugba, a veritable food source by the igbo tribe of Nigeria would provide data in entomoto...
Insects are ubiquitous and constitute a major component of the earth biodiversity. They are the most successful organisms on earth and affects man's life in numerous ways. Insect plays vital role in the ecosystem as decomposers and aid in nutrient recycling.They are silent witnesses in forensic cases and also great food source(entomophagy). The study of insects cannot be over emphasized hence insect-plant relationship is of utmost importance to humans. The collection of insects associated with decomposing ugba, a veritable food source by the igbo tribe of Nigeria would provide data in entomotoxicological cases and also insect pest management as the wrapping leaves for this ugba has been known to preserve the product, extending its shelf life and also excluding insect pests.