Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies
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Resumo: | Fire is a major determinant of structure and dynamics in savannas, and the rapid increase of human activities in this biome has changed the natural burning regime. The effects of fire on the fauna of the cerrado (Brazilian savanna) are still poorly understood, and studies comparing sites frequently and infrequently burned are scarce. In this study, the abundance of epigaeic arthropod orders and trophic guilds was assessed in cerrado sites located in the Brazilian Central Plateau that were subjected to three burning frequencies: frequent (HighFi), intermediary (MidFi), and infrequent (LowFi). In general, we found a positive relationship between the abundance of epigaeic arthropods and fire frequency. When arthropods were analyzed by orders, the abundance of Collembola and Orthoptera was lower in the LowFi site, while for Hemiptera, it was higher in the MidFi site. No significant differences were found for Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, and Araneae. The abundance of detritivores and herbivores decreased from HighFi to LowFi, but did not change significantly for omnivores and predators. These results indicate that some arthropod groups may not only be resilient to fire effects, but actually might benefit from fire effects in the cerrado. Characterizing arthropod responses to burning frequency at high taxonomic or functional levels is important for applied studies. Based on the results of the current study, springtails and ants seem to be particularly appropriate focal groups for further exploratory studies on the effects of fire at the species level. |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequenciesArachnidaburningcerradoInsectatrophic guildsFire is a major determinant of structure and dynamics in savannas, and the rapid increase of human activities in this biome has changed the natural burning regime. The effects of fire on the fauna of the cerrado (Brazilian savanna) are still poorly understood, and studies comparing sites frequently and infrequently burned are scarce. In this study, the abundance of epigaeic arthropod orders and trophic guilds was assessed in cerrado sites located in the Brazilian Central Plateau that were subjected to three burning frequencies: frequent (HighFi), intermediary (MidFi), and infrequent (LowFi). In general, we found a positive relationship between the abundance of epigaeic arthropods and fire frequency. When arthropods were analyzed by orders, the abundance of Collembola and Orthoptera was lower in the LowFi site, while for Hemiptera, it was higher in the MidFi site. No significant differences were found for Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, and Araneae. The abundance of detritivores and herbivores decreased from HighFi to LowFi, but did not change significantly for omnivores and predators. These results indicate that some arthropod groups may not only be resilient to fire effects, but actually might benefit from fire effects in the cerrado. Characterizing arthropod responses to burning frequency at high taxonomic or functional levels is important for applied studies. Based on the results of the current study, springtails and ants seem to be particularly appropriate focal groups for further exploratory studies on the effects of fire at the species level.Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia2010-10-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702010000500008Zoologia (Curitiba) v.27 n.5 2010reponame:Zoologia (Curitiba. Online)instname:Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologiainstacron:SBZ10.1590/S1984-46702010000500008info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessUehara-Prado,MarcioBello,Ayr de M.Fernandes,Juliana de O.Santos,Adalberto J.Silva,Igor A.Cianciaruso,Marcus V.eng2010-11-23T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S1984-46702010000500008Revistahttp://www.scielo.br/zoolONGhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phpsbz@sbzoologia.org.br1984-46891984-4670opendoar:2010-11-23T00:00Zoologia (Curitiba. Online) - Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologiafalse |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies Uehara-Prado,Marcio Arachnida burning cerrado Insecta trophic guilds |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies |
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Uehara-Prado,Marcio |
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Uehara-Prado,Marcio Bello,Ayr de M. Fernandes,Juliana de O. Santos,Adalberto J. Silva,Igor A. Cianciaruso,Marcus V. |
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Bello,Ayr de M. Fernandes,Juliana de O. Santos,Adalberto J. Silva,Igor A. Cianciaruso,Marcus V. |
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Uehara-Prado,Marcio Bello,Ayr de M. Fernandes,Juliana de O. Santos,Adalberto J. Silva,Igor A. Cianciaruso,Marcus V. |
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Arachnida burning cerrado Insecta trophic guilds |
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Arachnida burning cerrado Insecta trophic guilds |
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Fire is a major determinant of structure and dynamics in savannas, and the rapid increase of human activities in this biome has changed the natural burning regime. The effects of fire on the fauna of the cerrado (Brazilian savanna) are still poorly understood, and studies comparing sites frequently and infrequently burned are scarce. In this study, the abundance of epigaeic arthropod orders and trophic guilds was assessed in cerrado sites located in the Brazilian Central Plateau that were subjected to three burning frequencies: frequent (HighFi), intermediary (MidFi), and infrequent (LowFi). In general, we found a positive relationship between the abundance of epigaeic arthropods and fire frequency. When arthropods were analyzed by orders, the abundance of Collembola and Orthoptera was lower in the LowFi site, while for Hemiptera, it was higher in the MidFi site. No significant differences were found for Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, and Araneae. The abundance of detritivores and herbivores decreased from HighFi to LowFi, but did not change significantly for omnivores and predators. These results indicate that some arthropod groups may not only be resilient to fire effects, but actually might benefit from fire effects in the cerrado. Characterizing arthropod responses to burning frequency at high taxonomic or functional levels is important for applied studies. Based on the results of the current study, springtails and ants seem to be particularly appropriate focal groups for further exploratory studies on the effects of fire at the species level. |
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