Microhabitat temperature and moisture monitoring (Silphidae)

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Method synopsis

Continuous monitoring of temperature at surface and burial depth using data loggers, combined with regular soil moisture measurements to characterize microhabitat conditions.

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Typical Equipment

• HOBO Temperature Data Loggers
• Lincoln Irrigation Soil Moisture Meter
• dummy cans
• shade covers

Output Measurements

• surface temperature
• soil temperature
• soil moisture

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

Species Studied With This Protocol