2015
DOI: 10.1590/1678-4766201510513540
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Abstract: ABSTRACT. Leaf litter represents a food source to many organisms that may directly contribute to organic matter decomposition. In addition, the physical presence of these vegetal detritus contributes for the modification of some environmental areas and produce microhabitats that may act as a refuge against predators and desiccation for many animals. The pulmonate gastropod Melampus coffeus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Ellobiidae) is a very common specie in Atlantic Coast mangrove forests and feeds on fallen mangrove leav… Show more

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“…Organic material which is basically a source of food for Gastropods comes from parts of plants that fall in the forest or are carried by ocean / river currents and then accumulate in the mangrove forest. Leaves are an organic material favored by gastropods Melampus coffeus because they contain little lignocellulose (Tavares et al, 2015). Gastropod abundance is positively affected by the content of organic matter in sediments.…”
Section: The Difference In Density and Diversity Index Ofmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Organic material which is basically a source of food for Gastropods comes from parts of plants that fall in the forest or are carried by ocean / river currents and then accumulate in the mangrove forest. Leaves are an organic material favored by gastropods Melampus coffeus because they contain little lignocellulose (Tavares et al, 2015). Gastropod abundance is positively affected by the content of organic matter in sediments.…”
Section: The Difference In Density and Diversity Index Ofmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, Gastropods are known as food for ecinoderms, fish, birds and mammals (Pawar and Al-Tawaha, 2017). On the other hand, they play a role of mechanically breaking down (decomposition) organic matter, such as leaves through their feeding activities (Kabir et al, 2014;Tavares et al, 2015). Some gastropod are even of economic value to the community.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some gastropod species are also identified as mangrove litter feeder (Tavares et al, 2015), while some others are filter feeders (Khade and Mane, 2012). Thus, the gastropod community has significant role in the nutrient cycle.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%