Soil macrofauna density and diversity across a chronosequence of tropical forest restoration in Southeastern Brazil.
Braz J Biol
; 78(3): 449-456, 2018 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29185609
Edaphic macrofauna must be better studied if we want to take advantage of their full potential for the restoration of tropical ecosystems. We investigated changes in edaphic macrofauna density and diversity along a secondary succession chronosequence in the Atlantic Forest. Our results show some clear patterns of change in soil macrofauna along the chronosequence. Density did not increase along secondary succession, but was correlated with canopy cover. Diversity was characterized by high dominance of social insects and evenness among other groups. We conclude soil macrofauna has a high capacity to recolonize young forests and that its recovery is considerably fast compared to other ecosystem transformations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Soil Microbiology
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Trees
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Tropical Climate
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Adaptation, Physiological
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Forests
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Conservation of Natural Resources
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Environmental Restoration and Remediation
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz J Biol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil