Acta Limnologica Brasiliensia
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Acta Limnologica Brasiliensia
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Influence of land use, occupation, and riparian zones on zooplankton diversity in Cerrado streams

Influência do uso e ocupação do solo e das zonas ripárias na diversidade do zooplâncton em riachos do Cerrado

Gustavo Fernandes Granjeiro; Carla Albuquerque de Souza; Ruan Carlos Pires Faquim; Pedro Paulino Borges; Pedro Henrique Francisco de Oliveira; João Carlos Nabout; Ludgero Cardoso Galli Vieira

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Abstract

Aim: The riparian zones of the Cerrado biome have decreased significantly due to human expansion, altering the ecological dynamics of ecosystems, and zooplankton can respond to these changes. Therefore, we seek to evaluate the impact of riparian zones and environmental changes on zooplankton communities in streams, considering the trophic state and integrity of riparian zones. The research seeks to determine which predictors play the most significant role in structuring these communities. The main hypothesis is that local factors have a direct influence on zooplankton communities due to nearby limnological conditions.

Methods: We collected zooplankton samples and physicochemical variables at 20 points located in the Silvânia National Forest and surrounding areas (Goiás, Brazil). A Redundancy Analysis (RDA) was employed after selecting significant variables. A Multivariate Regression Tree (MRT) analysis was used to model relationships between species and environmental characteristics.

Results: We found that trophic state and forest cover had no significant influence on zooplankton richness and density. Despite identifying 88 species of zooplankton, we did not observe clear relationships with environmental factors. The Multivariate Regression Tree (MRT) analysis, however, revealed distinct clusters, clarifying the factors that shape the zooplankton community.

Conclusions: Our findings emphasize the need for further investigation into the interaction between zooplankton and their environment to offer valuable insights for ecological management and conservation efforts. Unforeseen disturbances can introduce stochastic elements into community variations, camouflaging the influence of local and spatial factors.

Keywords

metacommunities, impacts, anthropization, landscape, environmental variables

Resumo

Objetivo: As zonas ripárias do Cerrado diminuíram significativamente devido à expansão humana, alterando a dinâmica ecológica dos ecossistemas, e o zooplâncton pode responder à essas mudanças. Desta forma, buscamos avaliar o impacto das zonas ripárias e das mudanças ambientais nas comunidades de zooplâncton em riachos, considerando o estado trófico e integridade destas zonas. A pesquisa busca determinar quais preditores desempenham um papel mais significativo na estruturação dessas comunidades. A hipótese central é que os fatores locais têm uma influência direta nas comunidades de zooplâncton devido às condições limnológicas próximas.

Métodos: Coletamos as amostras de zooplâncton e variáveis físico-químicas em 20 pontos localizados na Floresta Nacional de Silvânia e arredores, Goiás, Brasil. Uma Análise de Redundância (RDA) foi empregada após a seleção de variáveis significativas. A análise de Árvore de Regressão Multivariada (MRT) foi utilizada para modelar as relações entre espécies e características ambientais.

Resultados: Descobrimos que o estado trófico e a cobertura florestal não tiveram influência significativa na riqueza e densidade do zooplâncton. Apesar de identificarmos 88 espécies de zooplâncton, não observamos relações claras com fatores ambientais. A análise da Árvore de Regressão Multivariada (MRT), no entanto, revelou agrupamentos distintos, esclarecendo os fatores que moldam a comunidade zooplanctônica.

Conclusões: Nossas descobertas destacam a necessidade de mais investigações sobre a interação entre o zooplâncton e seu ambiente, a fim de fornecer informações valiosas para a gestão ecológica e os esforços de conservação. Perturbações imprevistas podem introduzir elementos estocásticos nas variações das comunidades, mascarando a influência de fatores ambientais e espaciais locais.

Palavras-chave

metacomunidades, impactos, antropização, paisagem, variáveis ambientais

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