Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates
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Resumo: | The Bromeliaceae family exhibits several adaptations that allow the occurrence of its members in different physiognomies, including the Caatinga. The arrangement of leaves in rosette forms a cistern or tank, in which nutrient-rich water accumulates. This provides a microhabitat for reproduction, feeding, and larval development of many invertebrates. The aim of this study was to survey the bromeliad-associated invertebrate fauna to test the hypothesis of seasonal changes in community composition. We conducted two surveys in the rainy (February, 2011) and dry (August, 2012) seasons in the Floresta Nacional (Flona) of Contendas do Sincorá, municipality of Contendas do Sincorá, Bahia state, Brazil. We delimited fifteen 5 m x 5 m sampling plots along a 355 m trail. Two terrestrial bromeliads (Aechmea bromeliifolia) were collected per plot. Invertebrate fauna were identified and richness, abundance and composition were analyzed. The richness of taxa did not differ between seasons and was considered high for Caatinga. Abundance and composition differed between the rainy and dry seasons. The present study demonstrates the importance of bromeliads as available water resources for the local invertebrate community. Our findings also provide a framework for more in-depth studies on animal-plant interactions, and for the conservation of Caatinga animals and plants. |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebratesBromélias na Caatinga: um oásis para os invertebradosThe Bromeliaceae family exhibits several adaptations that allow the occurrence of its members in different physiognomies, including the Caatinga. The arrangement of leaves in rosette forms a cistern or tank, in which nutrient-rich water accumulates. This provides a microhabitat for reproduction, feeding, and larval development of many invertebrates. The aim of this study was to survey the bromeliad-associated invertebrate fauna to test the hypothesis of seasonal changes in community composition. We conducted two surveys in the rainy (February, 2011) and dry (August, 2012) seasons in the Floresta Nacional (Flona) of Contendas do Sincorá, municipality of Contendas do Sincorá, Bahia state, Brazil. We delimited fifteen 5 m x 5 m sampling plots along a 355 m trail. Two terrestrial bromeliads (Aechmea bromeliifolia) were collected per plot. Invertebrate fauna were identified and richness, abundance and composition were analyzed. The richness of taxa did not differ between seasons and was considered high for Caatinga. Abundance and composition differed between the rainy and dry seasons. The present study demonstrates the importance of bromeliads as available water resources for the local invertebrate community. Our findings also provide a framework for more in-depth studies on animal-plant interactions, and for the conservation of Caatinga animals and plants.A família Bromeliacea apresenta diversas adaptações que promovem a ocorrência de seus representantes em muitas fitofisionomias, incluindo a Caatinga. A forma de suas folhas em roseta gera uma cisterna ou tanque, onde há um acúmulo de água rica em nutrientes. Esse arranjo fornece um micro-habitat para reprodução, alimentação e desenvolvimento larval de muitos invertebrados. Com o objetivo de inventariar a fauna associada de invertebrados e testar a hipótese de que sua composição varia sazonalmente, realizamos duas campanhas durante os períodos de chuva (Fevereiro de 2011) e seca (Agosto de 2012) na Floresta Nacional (Flona) de Contendas do Sincorá, município de Contendas do Sincorá, estado da Bahia, Brasil. Delimitamos 15 parcelas de 5 m x 5 m ao longo de uma trilha de 355 m nas quais coletamos duas bromélias terrestres da espécie Aechmea bromeliifolia por parcela. Posteriormente analisamos a riqueza, abundância e composição de invertebrados em cada planta. A riqueza de táxons não diferiu entre as estações e foi considerada alta para a Caatinga. A abundância e a composição, entretanto, variaram entre as estações chuvosa e seca. O presente estudo mostrou a importância das bromélias para a comunidade de invertebrados da Caatinga local, pois representam o único recurso de água disponível. Nossos resultados fornecem um “insight” para estudos mais profundos das interações planta-animal e para a conservação de animais e plantas da Caatinga. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina2014-11-18info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/biotemas/article/view/2175-7925.2015v28n1p6710.5007/2175-7925.2015v28n1p67Biotemas; v. 28 n. 1 (2015); 67-772175-79250103-1643reponame:Biotemas (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)instacron:UFSCenghttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/biotemas/article/view/2175-7925.2015v28n1p67/28673Copyright (c) 2015 Priscila Islair, Karine Santana Carvalho, Fábio Cop Ferreira, Juliana Zinainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessIslair, PriscilaCarvalho, Karine SantanaFerreira, Fábio CopZina, Juliana2017-10-19T16:43:45Zoai:periodicos.ufsc.br:article/33390Revistahttp://www.biotemas.ufsc.br/index.htmPUBhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/biotemas/oai||carlospinto@ccb.ufsc.br2175-79250103-1643opendoar:2017-10-19T16:43:45Biotemas (Online) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)false |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates Bromélias na Caatinga: um oásis para os invertebrados |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates Islair, Priscila |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates |
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Bromeliads in Caatinga: an oasis for invertebrates |
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Islair, Priscila |
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Islair, Priscila Carvalho, Karine Santana Ferreira, Fábio Cop Zina, Juliana |
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Carvalho, Karine Santana Ferreira, Fábio Cop Zina, Juliana |
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The Bromeliaceae family exhibits several adaptations that allow the occurrence of its members in different physiognomies, including the Caatinga. The arrangement of leaves in rosette forms a cistern or tank, in which nutrient-rich water accumulates. This provides a microhabitat for reproduction, feeding, and larval development of many invertebrates. The aim of this study was to survey the bromeliad-associated invertebrate fauna to test the hypothesis of seasonal changes in community composition. We conducted two surveys in the rainy (February, 2011) and dry (August, 2012) seasons in the Floresta Nacional (Flona) of Contendas do Sincorá, municipality of Contendas do Sincorá, Bahia state, Brazil. We delimited fifteen 5 m x 5 m sampling plots along a 355 m trail. Two terrestrial bromeliads (Aechmea bromeliifolia) were collected per plot. Invertebrate fauna were identified and richness, abundance and composition were analyzed. The richness of taxa did not differ between seasons and was considered high for Caatinga. Abundance and composition differed between the rainy and dry seasons. The present study demonstrates the importance of bromeliads as available water resources for the local invertebrate community. Our findings also provide a framework for more in-depth studies on animal-plant interactions, and for the conservation of Caatinga animals and plants. |
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