Paver temperature manipulation and arthropod monitoring (Formicidae)

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Description

Use of painted concrete pavers with temperature sensors to create thermal gradients and monitor arthropod colonization responses. Combines controlled temperature manipulation with behavioral monitoring.

Typical Equipment

• concrete pavers 10x10 inches
• black paint
• white paint
• iButton temperature sensors

Output Measurements

• paver temperature
• ant abundance
• ant species composition
• nest presence

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