Heterotrophic flagellates (Amorpha and Diaphoretiches) in phytotelmata bromeliad (Bromeliaceae) [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2019 Many plants may accumulate rainwater, forming phytotelmata, aquatic microhabitats inhabited by various organisms. The aim of this study was to conduct an inventory of heterotrophic flagellates associated with phytotelmata of the bromeliad Aechmea ...
P. M. Sachertt Mendes +5 more
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Trends in the scientific production on aquatic microhabitats phytotelmata: a scientometric study [PDF]
Acta Scientiarum: Biological Sciences, 2018 We performed a scientometry to validate trends in the scientific production on phytotelmata and the importance of these microenvironments in the maintenance of biodiversity.
Ana Paula Teixeira +5 more
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Exploring the mycobiota of bromeliads phytotelmata in Brazilian Campos Rupestres. [PDF]
Braz J Microbiol, 2023 The phytotelmata is a water-filled tank on a terrestrial plant, and it plays an important role in bromeliad growth and ecosystem functioning. Even though previous studies have contributed to elucidate the composition of the prokaryotic component of this aquatic ecosystem, its mycobiota (fungal community) is still poorly known. In the present work, ITS2
Dos Santos VL +6 more
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Euglenophyceae from bromeliad phytotelmata: new records for Bahia state and Brazil [PDF]
Check List, 2017 We report 7 new records of Euglenophyceae for Bahia state and 1 for Brazil. The material was collected from bromeliad phytotelmata in 4 areas of Bahia state (Serra da Jiboia, Parque das Dunas, Fazenda Itaberaba, and Reserva Sapiranga) during 14 months ...
Geraldo José Peixoto Ramos +3 more
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Determinants of Cyanobacteria and Algae Diversity in Natural Freshwater Micro-Ecosystems. [PDF]
Environ MicrobiolThe Shannon Index, turbidity and luminosity negatively affected the LCBD, species with intermediate frequency of occurrence affected the LCBD, cyanobacteria and green algae are the groups that contribute most to the SCBD, as well as species with accessory frequency.
de Souza YR +7 more
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Spatial Factors Shape Taxonomic and Functional Beta-Diversity in Water-Filled Tree Holes in Different Biogeographical Regions. [PDF]
Ecol LettSpatial processes predominantly shape taxonomic and functional β‐diversity of macroinvertebrate communities in water‐filled tree holes in different biogeographical regions, with species richness differences driving both taxonomic and functional patterns overall, while functional turnover was pronounced in the Palaeotropical region.
Cerroti F +8 more
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Metabarcoding of the phytotelmata of Pseudalcantarea grandis (Bromeliaceae) from an arid zone. [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 BackgroundPseudalcantarea grandis(Schltdl.) Pinzón & Barfuss is a tank bromeliad that grows on cliffs in the southernmost portion of the Chihuahuan desert. Phytotelmata are water bodies formed by plants that function as micro-ecosystems where bacteria, algae, protists, insects, fungi, and some vertebrates can develop.
Herrera-García JA +5 more
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Captive Breeding Reveals Insights Into the Ecology and Reproductive Biology of 11 Little-Known Malagasy Frog Species. [PDF]
Zoo BiolAmphibian conservation efforts are limited by a lack of knowledge about their life history traits. At a conservation breeding facility in Andasibe, Madagascar, we observed diverse breeding patterns and egg numbers among 11 frog species, revealing links between reproductive strategies and environmental factors.
Rakotoarisoa JC +8 more
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Double Trouble: Aquatic Invasive Plants Can Promote Mosquitoes. [PDF]
Ecol LettABSTRACT Human activities continue to facilitate biological invasions, profoundly impacting our environment and economy. Plants and insects constitute the majority of invasions to date, with facilitative links established between them, particularly in terrestrial habitats.
Chikodza T +6 more
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Quantifying exposure of amphibian species to heat waves, cold spells, and droughts. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Globally, amphibians face severe threats, such as climate change and associated extreme events. Our goal was to quantify global amphibian exposure to 3 classes of extreme events: heat waves, cold spells, and droughts. We used the MERRA‐2 extreme climate events data and the standardized precipitation–evapotranspiration index database to ...
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