in the sample, and these effects are also taxon dependant. Trap size, material, preservative, and the presence of drift-fences all have their own effects on the taxa caught in the trap.

This is in addition to the effects of disturbing the soil and surrounding environment when installing the trap, along with the length of time that the traps are placed in the environment for and the number of traps used. This trap and study design varies widely in the literature, either because different researchers simply have personal preferences, or