1. The consequences of cattle raising on biodiversity have been extensively explored in the humid forests; however, its impact in dry forests is less understood. The Dry Chaco is the largest dry forest in South America and deforestation rates in this region are one of the highest in the world. Dung beetles play a key role in cattle dung burial, leading to improved soil quality and reducing parasite incidence. Consequently, sustainable management of cattle should preserve this taxon and associated ecosystem services.

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干旱生态系统中粪甲虫分类学和功能多样性对放牧的响应

1.在潮湿的森林中广泛研究了牲畜饲养对生物多样性的影响；然而，其对干旱森林的影响知之甚少。干燥查科是南美最大的干燥森林，该地区的森林砍伐率是世界上最高的。甲虫在牛粪埋葬中起着关键作用，从而改善了土壤质量并减少了寄生虫的发病率。因此，牲畜的可持续管理应保留这一分类单元和相关的生态系统服务。