The impact of yellow crazy ants on key invertebrates, skinks and frogs of the Wet Tropics (Old ID 23187)
Role
Supervisor
Description
This project aims to increase the understanding of the effects of the invasive yellow crazy ant. This will be achieved by conducting surveys of skinks, frogs and invertebrate across a number of sites. Certain sites will have crazy ant infestations, while others will be in similar, uninvaded habitats. Data from the invaded and uninvaded sites will be compared to examine the direct and indirect effects on biodiversity and community structure that yellow crazy ants have. This will allow us to better understand the risk they pose to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Date
01 Mar 2017 - 30 Nov 2017
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Yellow Crazy Ant (Formicidae);Wet Tropics World Heritage Area;Litoria myola (Hylidae);Invasive species;Community structure;Skinks (Scincidae)
Funding Body
Wet Tropics Management Authority
Amount
1300
Project Team
Lori Lach;Conrad Hoskin