Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil
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Resumo: | This study aimed to verify the occurrence and socio-environmental impacts of the presence of African Snail in the Açai neighborhood, city of Macapá, State of Amapá, showing problems such as the occurrence of the species and the lack of knowledge of the community about its infestation and control. The interviews were conducted using semi-structured forms to collect information on site and photographic record, for a period of four months (08/2013 to 12/2013). Variables of social and environmental axes were evaluated as impact indicators. The results showed that a greater performance of the public would contribute directly to the quality of life of the population and the environment, promoting the decrease in the occurrence of this snail. An environmental education program aimed at disseminating information on the impacts of African snail should be encouraged. It is necessary to work in the development of legal instruments, as well as in the development of campaigns to clarify the population. |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, BrazilOcurrencias e impactos socioambientales de la caracol gigante africano (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) en la zona urbana de Macapá, Amapá, BrasilOcorrências e impactos socioambientais do caramujo africano (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) em área urbana de Macapá, Amapá, BrasilMollusksPrevalence FocusesSocio-environmental Impacts.MoluscoFocos de prevalenciaImpactos sociales y ambientales.MoluscoFocos de PrevalênciaImpactos Socioambientais.This study aimed to verify the occurrence and socio-environmental impacts of the presence of African Snail in the Açai neighborhood, city of Macapá, State of Amapá, showing problems such as the occurrence of the species and the lack of knowledge of the community about its infestation and control. The interviews were conducted using semi-structured forms to collect information on site and photographic record, for a period of four months (08/2013 to 12/2013). Variables of social and environmental axes were evaluated as impact indicators. The results showed that a greater performance of the public would contribute directly to the quality of life of the population and the environment, promoting the decrease in the occurrence of this snail. An environmental education program aimed at disseminating information on the impacts of African snail should be encouraged. It is necessary to work in the development of legal instruments, as well as in the development of campaigns to clarify the population.Este estudio tuvo como objetivo verificar la ocurrencia y los impactos socioambientales de la presencia de caracol africano en el barrio de “Açai”, ciudad de Macapá, estado de Amapá, mostrando problemas como la aparición de la especie y la falta de conocimiento de la comunidad sobre su infestación y control. Las entrevistas se realizaron utilizando formularios semiestructurados para recopilar información in situ y registro fotográfico, por un período de cuatro meses (08/2013 a 12/2013). Las variables de los ejes sociales y ambientales se evaluaron como indicadores de impacto. Los resultados mostraron que un mayor desempeño del público contribuiría directamente a la calidad de vida de la población y el medio ambiente, promoviendo la disminución en la ocurrencia de esta almeja. Debería fomentarse un programa de educación ambiental destinado a difundir información sobre los efectos del caracol africano. Es necesario trabajar en el desarrollo de instrumentos jurídicos, así como en el desarrollo de campañas para aclarar a la poblaciónEste estudo buscou verificar a ocorrência e os impactos socioambientais da presença de Caramujo Africano no bairro Açai, cidade de Macapá, Estado do Amapá, demostrando problemas como a ocorrência da espécie e a falta de conhecimento da comunidade sobre a sua infestação e o controle. As entrevistas foram realizadas utilizando formulários semiestruturados para coleta de informações in loco e registro fotográfico, por um período de quatro meses (08/2013 a 12/2013). Variáveis de eixos sociais e ambientais foram avaliadas como indicadores de impactos. Os resultados mostraram que uma maior atuação do público contribuiria diretamente para a qualidade de vida da população e do ambiente, promovendo a diminuição na ocorrência deste molusco. Um programa de educação ambiental visando disseminar informações sobre os impactos do caramujo africano deve ser incentivado. É necessário trabalhar na elaboração de instrumentos legais, bem como no desenvolvimento de campanhas para esclarecer a população.Research, Society and Development2021-05-30info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/1579110.33448/rsd-v10i6.15791Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 No. 6; e27510615791Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 Núm. 6; e27510615791Research, Society and Development; v. 10 n. 6; e275106157912525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIenghttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/15791/14090Copyright (c) 2021 Simone do Socorro de Souza Carvalho; Arialdo Martins da Silveira Júniorhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessCarvalho, Simone do Socorro de Souza Silveira Júnior, Arialdo Martins da2021-06-10T22:51:46Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/15791Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:36:32.647967Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil Ocurrencias e impactos socioambientales de la caracol gigante africano (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) en la zona urbana de Macapá, Amapá, Brasil Ocorrências e impactos socioambientais do caramujo africano (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) em área urbana de Macapá, Amapá, Brasil |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil Carvalho, Simone do Socorro de Souza Mollusks Prevalence Focuses Socio-environmental Impacts. Molusco Focos de prevalencia Impactos sociales y ambientales. Molusco Focos de Prevalência Impactos Socioambientais. |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
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Occurrences and socio-environmental impacts of the Giant African snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich, 1822) in urban area of Macapá, Amapá, Brazil |
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Carvalho, Simone do Socorro de Souza |
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Carvalho, Simone do Socorro de Souza Silveira Júnior, Arialdo Martins da |
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Silveira Júnior, Arialdo Martins da |
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Carvalho, Simone do Socorro de Souza Silveira Júnior, Arialdo Martins da |
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Mollusks Prevalence Focuses Socio-environmental Impacts. Molusco Focos de prevalencia Impactos sociales y ambientales. Molusco Focos de Prevalência Impactos Socioambientais. |
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Mollusks Prevalence Focuses Socio-environmental Impacts. Molusco Focos de prevalencia Impactos sociales y ambientales. Molusco Focos de Prevalência Impactos Socioambientais. |
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This study aimed to verify the occurrence and socio-environmental impacts of the presence of African Snail in the Açai neighborhood, city of Macapá, State of Amapá, showing problems such as the occurrence of the species and the lack of knowledge of the community about its infestation and control. The interviews were conducted using semi-structured forms to collect information on site and photographic record, for a period of four months (08/2013 to 12/2013). Variables of social and environmental axes were evaluated as impact indicators. The results showed that a greater performance of the public would contribute directly to the quality of life of the population and the environment, promoting the decrease in the occurrence of this snail. An environmental education program aimed at disseminating information on the impacts of African snail should be encouraged. It is necessary to work in the development of legal instruments, as well as in the development of campaigns to clarify the population. |
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