Habitat integrity drives Odonata diversity in Eucalyptus-dominated landscape

Borges, Lucas R.; Barbosa, Marcela Silva; Carneiro, Marco Antônio Alves; Santos, Jean Carlos

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-08740-1

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“…2020; Borges et al . 2021). Environmental conditions (particularly the presence of riparian vegetation, sediment in stream beds, and penetration of light) represent strong filters for Odonata species (Monteiro‐Júnior et al .…”

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“…2014; Borges et al . 2021). Indeed, riparian forest has been shown to be important for the structuring of Odonata communities, and even minor changes can alter environmental heterogeneity and thus modify the species composition of aquatic ecosystems (Turunen et al .…”

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“…Thus, our results reinforce the importance of complying with the Brazilian Forest Code (Law 12,651 of 2012), which mandates the preservation of areas close to rivers, lakes, lakes, swamps, paths, and other water bodies by farmers/rural producers as permanent protection areas (APPs), to maintain the high level of biodiversity typical of these aquatic environments (Brasil 2012; Borges et al . 2021). In addition, our findings with respect to the variable distance from human habitation indicate that the proximity of humans is influencing the diversity and quality of the natural environment, probably due to the use of some of these ponds for domestic purposes (Nicasio et al .…”

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“…2018; Borges et al . 2021). These insects inhabit both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems (Carvalho et al .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…2014; Borges et al . 2021). The selection of appropriate indicators for ecological monitoring is important for detecting and evaluating significant changes in ecological status and identifying potential tipping points (Cajaiba et al .…”

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Can artificial ponds retain dragonfly (Insecta: Odonata) biodiversity? A preliminary study in the Brazilian Amazon

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Although ponds are rich ecosystems for the maintenance of aquatic biodiversity, in many regions of the world, they have been adversely affected by anthropogenic changes in surrounding landscapes. Dragonflies (Insecta: Odonata) are characterized by larval phases that are closely associated with aquatic ecosystems and can accordingly serve as useful indicators of the quality of these environments. In this study, we evaluated the patterns of abundance, richness, and taxonomic composition of adult Odonata in artificial and natural ponds located in the Legal Amazon of Maranhão, which have been exposed to different levels of disturbance. We analysed how the composition of the Odonata assemblages varies between natural and artificial ponds and also assessed to what extent artificial ponds and degraded natural ponds are able to maintain Odonata biodiversity. Our results indicate that the abundance, richness, and composition of Odonata among the monitored ponds were adversely impacted by more disturbed landscapes, with greater abundance and richness being recorded in preserved natural ponds. Although the degraded artificial and natural ponds have Odonata diversities comparable to those of the preserved natural ponds, the latter tend to be characterized by unique and exclusive species, thereby indicating the urgent need for measures designed to protect these natural ecosystems.

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“…2018; Borges et al . 2021). These insects inhabit both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems (Carvalho et al .…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%