Study of edaphic macrofauna in environmental protection area of Inhamum, Caxias-Maranhão
Study of edaphic macrofauna in environmental protection area of Inhamum, Caxias-Maranhão
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https://doi.org/10.21680/2447-3359.2024v10n2ID36092Abstract
The soil macrofauna comprises organisms ranging from 2 to 10 mm in size, being represented by more than 20 taxonomic groups. These organisms are highly sensitive to environmental changes. Therefore, assessing their composition in different regions allows us to understand the influence of anthropic actions on natural environments. This study aimed to survey the soil macrofauna in two environmental fragments of the Inhamum Environmental Protection Area, Caxias, MA, Brazil. The following two experimental areas were chosen: gallery forest (Area I) and Cerrado sensu stricto (Area II). Provid traps were used to capture soil macrofaunal organisms. A total of 19,993 individuals were recorded. The most abundant orders of macrofauna in both areas were Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, and Diptera.
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