# Linking effect traits of soil fauna to processes of organic matter transformation

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 32 |
| Journal | Functional Ecology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1111/1365-2435.14720 |
| Corresponding authors | Jonathan Bonfanti |
| Institution | Université Montpellier, France |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/invertebrate-taxonomy-and-ecology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1111/1365-2435.14720](https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.14720)

## Topics

soil fauna effect traits · trait-based approach · soil organic matter transformation · litter mass loss · litter fragmentation · SOM aggregation in faeces · SOM aggregation in soil mineral particles · decomposition of faeces · SOM and mineral translocation · pore space creation and maintenance · SOM stabilisation · food selection and ingestion · digestion and excretion · mobility traits · body mass and metabolic rate · organic carbon stabilisation · ecosystem functioning · process-trait links · taxonomic and functional diversity of soil fauna · metabolic approaches to soil functioning

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