Morphological traits and vertical distribution of hyporheic chironomid larvae in Atlantic Forest streams

IF 0.7 4区生物学 Q4 ZOOLOGY

Tropical Zoology Pub Date : 2019-07-03 DOI:10.1080/03946975.2019.1639034

R. Mugnai, A. Serpa-Filho, J. Nessimian, A. Kury, S. V. Milesi

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Abstract

Hyporheic zone is an active ecotone constituted by the interstitial spaces between the particles of the riverbed. The use of morphological traits can be useful to detect organisms distribution patterns in these areas. Information concerning hyporheic communities are scarce as well on chironomid vertical distribution. Fauna samples from the hyporheic zone were collected at three depths and in four microhabitats. Eighteen genera were recorded and 13 morphological traits were identified. The results indicate that the distribution patterns of hyporheic chironomid taxa vary according to depth and microhabitat. Spatial preferences for riffles habitats are evident, and the vertical distribution is correlated with morphological traits like body size, pseudopods and mentum. Faunal abundance and richness decreased with depth and the vertical distribution influenced the chironomid morphological traits. We conclude that the use of morphological trait can introduce new useful information about the distribution of hyporheic fauna. http://zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:E1DDF958-AA8C-40FD-A0D5-F281AA4AEA04

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Tropical Zoology 生物-动物学

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2.50

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期刊介绍： Tropical Zoology is an international zoological journal publishing original papers in the field of systematics, biogeography, phylogeny, ecology and conservation of all terrestrial and aquatic animal Phyla from tropical and subtropical areas. Only papers with new information, high quality and broad interest are considered. Single species description and checklists are not normally accepted. Review papers are welcome. The journal is owned by the Istituto di Ricerca sugli Ecosistemi Terrestri of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Florence, Italy (CNR-IRET) who performs research into the structure and functioning of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, focusing in particular on anthropogenic pressure and global change. The knowledge amassed forms the scientific basis for identifying the most appropriate protective and corrective interventions, and provides support for the bodies entrusted with formulating policies for environmental protection and recovery.