Erosion and Management in Coastal Dunes

Marcomini, Silvia Cristina; López, Rubén Álvaro

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-5234-4_19

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“…The foothills of the Ventania and Tandilia mountain ranges contain shallow, dry soils and a steep terrain that prevents the deposition of loess (Zárate and Folguera 2009). Along the coast, environments are dynamic and include sandy beaches, cliffs, dunes, and shallow freshwater lakes (Marcomini and López 2013).…”

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The role of small carnivores in the movement of bones: implications for the Pampas archaeofaunal record, Argentina

Gutiérrez

Kaufmann

González

et al. 2015

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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The use of the same spaces and prey by humans and carnivores often leads to the formation of complex faunal assemblages, in which the anatomical and taxonomic composition results from the combined action of these agents. The aim of this paper is to evaluate bone movement based on actualistic research in the Pampas region of Argentina, with an emphasis on the action of carnivores as agents responsible for transport and accumulation of bone. Number of taxa, percentage of specimens affected by carnivores in each environmental context, skeletal representation and carnivore modifications on European hare from the hills and the coast, and bone movement are discussed. The implications of our actualistic results for the regional archaeological record are also addressed. All of the sampled environments presented evidence of carnivore modifications, with percentages between 9 % (coast) and 40 % (hills). This information demonstrates that this agent plays an active role in the formation of modern bone assemblages in the Pampas region and provides a frame of reference for exploring interpretations about the low percentages of carnivore activity recorded in the archaeological record of the region. We argue that carnivores not only modify an assemblage by incorporating or destroying bones, but also by moving them to other locations. Consequently, carnivore effects on site formation in the Pampas region should not be underestimated when their marks are scarce.

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confidence: 99%

The role of small carnivores in the movement of bones: implications for the Pampas archaeofaunal record, Argentina

Gutiérrez

Kaufmann

González

et al. 2015

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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“…However, A. tenuifolia can also dominate communities typical of more humid conditions, localized along river valleys, drainage basins, and coastal salty lagoons (Burkart et al, 1990). It is also a characteristic element of coastal dune vegetation (Fontana, 2005;Marcomini and López, 2013).…”

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The Worldwide Spread, Success, and Impact of Ragweed (Ambrosiaspp.)

Montagnani

Gentili

Smith

et al. 2017

Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences

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Ambrosia species represent one of the most problematic groups of invasive weeds around the world. The ease they are introduced and spread in new countries, their generalist ecological requirements and functional traits facilitate their invasion and subsequent naturalization in new areas. All of these aspects contribute to increasing their global social and economic impact, which is mostly related to pollen allergy. Here we analyse available scientific publications about Ambrosia artemisiifolia, A. psilostachya, A. tenuifolia and A. trifida, with the aim of defining the current level of knowledge and summarizing important data that is currently scattered throughout the literature. Specifically, we analysed the following: (1) their current global distribution and current stage of invasion; (2) traits and requirements promoting their introduction, reproductive success and adaptation to climate and environment in the non-native range; as well as (3) current knowledge about allergens and elements increasing their impact.

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“…This is a highly dynamic sub-environment. Waves occurring at exceptionally high tides and storm surges inundate this subenvironment periodically, accumulating pebbles and dead organisms from diverse origins, thus forming storm berms (Bértola et al, 2009;Marcomini and López, 2013). The active dunes are also a highly unstable sub-environment, depending mainly on the beach aeolian activity and the availability of the sediment supply (Fig.…”

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“…The dune ridges are characterized by sand burial and wind erosion. Vegetation is established only in the interdune areas, where the freshwater table is at or just below the sand surface (Marcomini and López, 2013). The stabilized dunes are artificial vegetated areas that contain grasses and shrubs (Fig.…”

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confidence: 99%