Abstract:The mesofauna consists of organisms with a length between 0.2-2.0 mm, which play an important role in the ecosystem, such as the redistribution and mineralization of organic matter, enabling several benefits for the vegetation, besides being considered bioindicators of quality of the soil. In this context, the objective of this research was to quantify the soil mesofauna, in a Conservation Unit, in Maceió, Alagoas. For evaluating the mesofauna, soil + litter, samples with metal rings were collected. The sample… Show more
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