Investigating the Impact of Urbanization on Local Insect Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Limitations 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Urbanization and Biodiversity 2.1 Definition and Trends 2.2 Urban Land Cover Changes 2.3 Impact on Habitats 2.4 Case Studies Overview 3. Insect Biodiversity in Urban Areas 3.1 Diversity and Composition 3.2 Abundance and Distribution 3.3 Factors Affecting Insect Populations 3.4 Comparison with Natural Areas 4. Ecosystem Functions of Insects 4.1 Pollination Services 4.2 Decomposition Processes 4.3 Pest Regulation 4.4 Biodiversity Indicators 5. Methodology 5.1 Study Sites Selection 5.2 Data Collection Methods 5.3 Statistical Analysis Techniques 6. Results and Analysis 6.1 Insect Biodiversity Patterns 6.2 Correlation with Urbanization 6.3 Influence on Ecosystem Functions 6.4 Comparative Analysis 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Urbanization Impact Assessment 7.3 Implications for Conservation 7.4 Study Limitations 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Policy 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research