Chemical, physical and micromorphological properties of termite mounds and adjacent soils along a toposequence in Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Sarcinelli, Tathiane Santi; Schaefer, Carlos Ernesto Gonçalves Reynaud; Lynch, Leila de Souza; Arato, Helga Dias; Viana, J. H. M.; Filho, Manoel Ricardo de Albuquerque; Gonçalves, Teresa Telles

doi:10.1016/j.catena.2008.10.001

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“…K + is easily translocated, and although Mg +2 does not have the same mobility as K + , it showed the same pattern. Our results are similar to those observed by Oliveira et al (2012) and Sarcinelli et al (2009) Mean values (7 replicate) followed by the same letter within columns are not significantly different according to Bonferroni test (P < 0.05).…”

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“…Termites transform the soil through faunal pedoturbation processes, such as the construction of galleries, tunnels, and mounds, where particles of minerals and organic matter are moved from different soil depths in large quantities (Jouquet et al, 2011;Adekayode & Ogunkoya, 2009;Sarcinelli et al, 2009). Such activities result in changes in ecosystem dynamics through modification, maintenance, or creation of habitats for other organisms (Jouquet et al, 2006;Lavelle et al, 1997).…”

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“…After the destruction of the mound, the material of the termite mound is redistributed through erosion and affects soil fertility (Sarcinelli et al, 2009;Schaefer, 2001;Lee & Wood, 1971). In addition, even active mounds can add nutrients to the soil (Rückamp et al, 2012).…”

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“…Even species that do not ingest soil move particles because they mix soil particles with saliva with their mandibles to build their mounds (Sarcinelli et al, 2009). Estimates carried out based on the diameter and height of epigeal mounds show that, during mound construction, the termites transport large volumes of soil, which vary from 4-11 m 3 ha -1 (Oliveira et al, 2011) to 7.5 m 3 ha -1 year -1 or 13.0 t ha -1 year -1 of soil from deeper layers to the surface (Sarcinelli et al, 2009). These estimates corroborate the role of termites in the transport of material that results in changes in soil properties.…”

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“…Sarcinelli et al (2009) compared internal sections of epigeal mounds with samples of adjacent areas and assessed their physicochemical properties. Oliveira et al (2012) assessed changes in physicochemical properties of epigeal mounds compared to soil samples of adjacent areas as well.…”

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Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Epigeal Termite Mounds in Pastures

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We characterized soil physical and chemical properties and soil organic matter in epigeal termite mounds in pastures to evaluate the changes promoted by termites in comparison to an adjacent area. We selected seven active epigeal termite mounds in the municipality of Seropédica, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Soil samples were collected from top, center and base positions of each mound, at 0.50 and 1.50 m distance from the base of the mound. We identified individuals of the genus Embiratermes, Velocitermes, and Orthognathotermes. The humin fraction predominated over the humic and fulvic acid fractions both in mounds and adjacent soil. The amount of organic matter and the mineral fractions (mineral-associated organic carbon -MOC) varied among builder species. The studied chemical attributes point to a higher concentration of nutrients in the mounds than in the adjacent soil.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Possible mineral contributions to the diet and health of wild chimpanzees in three East African forests

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We present new data on the ingestion of minerals from termite mound soil by East African chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) living in the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda, the Gombe National Park and the Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania.Termite mound soil is here shown to be a rich source of minerals, containing high concentrations of iron and aluminum. Termite mound soil is not, however, a source of sodium. The concentrations of iron and aluminum are the highest yet found in any of the mineral sources consumed. Levels of manganese and copper, though not so high as for iron and aluminum, are also higher than in other dietary sources. We focus on the contribution of termite mound soil to other known sources of mineral elements consumed by these apes, and compare the mineral content of termite soil with that of control forest soil, decaying wood, clay, and the normal plant-based chimpanzee diet at Budongo. Samples obtained from Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe National Park, both in Tanzania, show similar mineral distribution across sources. We suggest three distinct but related mechanisms by which minerals may come to be concentrated in the above-mentioned sources, serving as potentially important sources of essential minerals in the chimpanzee diet.

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Chemical, physical and micromorphological properties of termite mounds and adjacent soils along a toposequence in Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Cited by 95 publications

References 26 publications

Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Epigeal Termite Mounds in Pastures

Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Epigeal Termite Mounds in Pastures

Cave and Rock Shelter Sediments

Possible mineral contributions to the diet and health of wild chimpanzees in three East African forests

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