1. Ants provide multiple ecosystem services, including nutrient cycling. Although most studies on nests effects on soil fertility and plant performance include species with large nests, species with less apparent nests may have a relevant effect, especially if they are widespread, abundant, and/or inhabit nutrient‐poor soils.

中文翻译：

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必不可少但看不见：不明显但分布广泛的蚁巢有利于半干旱地区的土壤养分和植物生长

1. 蚂蚁提供多种生态系统服务，包括营养循环。尽管大多数关于巢穴对土壤肥力和植物性能影响的研究都包括巢穴较大的物种，但巢穴不太明显的物种可能会产生相关影响，特别是如果它们分布广泛、数量丰富和/或栖息在营养贫乏的土壤中。