Ecological impact of steeplebush (Spiraea tomentosa L.) invasion on mite communities (Acari, Mesostigmata) in wet meadow ecosystems
Invasive plants are species introduced outside their natural range and often cause ecological or economic harm. By modifying litter quality, root architecture, and soil chemistry, invasive plants can alter many soil processes, including nutrient cycling and edaphic activity. The main aim of our study was to provide the...