2013
DOI: 10.1590/s1519-69842013000400004
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Abstract: Rhinodrilus alatus is an endemic giant earthworm of the Brazilian Cerrado hotspot used as live bait for about 80 years. The goal of this study was to gather ecological data about this species, which will support the establishment of management strategies. The life history, distribution and abundance of R. alatus were investigated in Cerrado, pastures and Eucalyptus plantation areas following the harvesting activities of the local extractors of this species. We found that this earthworm is abundant in all of th… Show more

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“…1a), patterns of abundance and biomass corresponded with the earthworm species that have been documented there. There are a number of giant earthworm species within Brazil (and other countries in the tropics, such as Indonesia, where a similar pattern is shown) (35). These giant earthworms 220 normally occur at low densities and low species richness (35), causing the high biomass but low abundance.…”
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“…1a), patterns of abundance and biomass corresponded with the earthworm species that have been documented there. There are a number of giant earthworm species within Brazil (and other countries in the tropics, such as Indonesia, where a similar pattern is shown) (35). These giant earthworms 220 normally occur at low densities and low species richness (35), causing the high biomass but low abundance.…”
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“…Even in areas of Cerrado, the presence of cattle is frequent and can damage this species because cattle compromise plant development, especially of young plants, by the consumption of branches and leaves (Ferreira et al, 2015). Although less frequent than other threats in the study area, fire is traditionally used to "clear" pastures and other agricultural areas, and for collecting giant earthworms (Drumond et al, 2013). Pequi trees with a height equal to or below the grass-herb stratum, such as seedlings and juveniles, are at a greater risk of injury and mortality during such fire events (Medeiros & Miranda, 2005), which may compromise the population in the long term.…”
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“…An increasing number of studies take into account the value of the vast knowledge of rural communities obtained by practice and observations since this knowledge contributes to the collective definition of the best conservation strategies and sustainable use of resources (Berkes et al, 2000;Hanazaki, 2003;Donovan and Puri, 2004;Figueiredo et al, 2006;Lima, 2008;Oliveira, 2009;Schmidt et al, 2007;Sousa-Júnior et al, 2013;Drumond et al, 2013).…”
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