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As I am compiling my data, I have gained more understanding of what may cause ants to be in higher concentrations in certain areas. One theoretical perspective that fits with my project is how vegetation disturbance affects ant abundance. The disturbance in my study includes complete removal of the weeds and mowing. Another one that fits my project is how does the lack of vegetation, or patchiness affect ants. Given the lack of vegetation in part of my yard and the abundance in the other part of my yard it would be possible to compare the amount of ants in both. Furthermore, how vegetation type affects ants would also fit my project given that part of my yard is grass and the other part is weedy.
Key terms that summarize my research are: vegetative patchiness, arthropod abundance, and disturbance.
What about more generally pesticide use and vegetation type and cover and insect diversity and abundance? Also, what about the specifics here about the theoretical basis to get you ready to write your introduction and discussion.