Neuroanatomical diversity in Teleocichla with new volumetric and histological insights into the encephalon of Teleocichla monogramma Kullander 1988. [PDF]
Abstract Teleocichla comprises small cichlids that inhabit the rapid streams of Amazonian rivers; however, there has been limited research on their encephalon morphology. This study examined the neuroanatomy of four species, focusing on volumetric measurements of their encephalon subregions, and providing a histological description of the encephalon of
Leão-Reis R +4 more
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This paper presents a practice-based account of the strategic planning process of the Monitora Program, highlighting its contribution to enhancing governance in the implementation of biodiversity monitoring in federal protected areas (UCs). Using the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) methodology, the planning process was developed through a participatory ...
Laura Shizue Moriga Masuda +4 more
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Species Extirpation and Colonization Reveal Mixed Homogenization and Differentiation Across Terrestrial Taxa After One of the World's Largest Tailings Dam Failures. [PDF]
Fundão tailings‐dam failure (2015)—study area and impact gradient. Regional maps locate the Rio Doce Basin in southeastern Brazil and the Fundão dam (red cross), with the black rectangle marking the extent of the main map. The main map follows the downstream tailings pathway along the river corridor (plume highlight).
Gusmão RAF +11 more
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Ultrasonographic Ocular Biometry of the Greater Caribbean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus). [PDF]
ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize the ocular biometry of the Trichechus manatus manatus applying B‐mode ultrasonography across different age groups. Twenty‐two animals were assessed employing a portable ultrasound device equipped with a linear transducer. Five ocular parameters were assessed: corneal thickness (CT), anterior chamber depth (ACD),
de Oliveira REM +10 more
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MONITORAMENTO SUBAQUÁTICO DA BIODIVERSIDADE MARINHA
Introdução: A fotoidentificação subaquática de tartarugas marinhas é uma metodologia de coleta de informações sem necessidade da captura manual dos animais, pois é possível identificar cada indivíduos através das fotos das marcas naturais da cabeça.
Luciana Fortuna Nunes +2 more
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Áreas verdes urbanas do semiárido brasileiro permanecem pouco estudadas quanto à composição e à estrutura funcional de suas assembleias de aves, o que limita a formulação de ações de conservação e manejo baseadas em evidências. Objetivou-se caracterizar a assembleia de aves do Parque Municipal Josepha Coelho, em Petrolina, Pernambuco, como linha de ...
Alves, Maria Miryam da Silva +3 more
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O protocolo de armadilhamento fotográfico TEAM para o monitoramento de vertebrados terrestres de médio e grande porte permite estimativas de parâmetros da biodiversidade que informam os gestores de áreas protegidas sobre os impactos de ameaças ou de ...
Eloisa Neves Mendonça +3 more
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A new catfish species of Microcambeva Costa & Bockmann, 1994 (Siluriformes: Trichomycteridae) from southern Brazil, with a redescription of M. ribeirae Costa, Lima & Bizerril, 2004. [PDF]
Abstract Among the few species of Microcambeva reported as occurring in more than one hydrographic basin, M. ribeirae has been previously listed from both the Ribeira de Iguape and the Guaraqueçaba basins. However, morphological and molecular analyses revealed that the specimens from Guaraqueçaba represent a new species, which is described in this ...
de Medeiros LS +6 more
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Envolvimento comunitário no controle de uma planta exótica invasora na Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais
Como sensibilizar as pessoas para dialogar e participar de ações para a conservação em uma área protegida? Reportamos a experiência de mobilização no Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó e Área de Proteção Ambiental Morro da Pedreira em torno do controle do ...
Daniela Campos De Filippo +1 more
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The emergence of pathogens on fish in an impacted estuary and the role of non-native piranhas in a potential bacterial infectious outbreak. [PDF]
Abstract As many tropical aquatic ecosystems worldwide, the Doce River estuary (DRE, southeastern Brazil) has increasingly faced multiple anthropogenic threats, including deforestation, mining, species introduction and water management. The 2015 collapse of the Fundão iron ore tailings dam severely changed water properties and increased heavy metal ...
Andrades R +10 more
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