Abundance of epigaeic arthropods in a Brazilian savanna under different fire frequencies

Fire is a major determinant of structure and dynamics in savannas, and the rapid increase of human activities in this biome has changed the natural burning regime. The effects of fire on the fauna of the cerrado (Brazilian savanna) are still poorly understood, and studies comparing sites frequently...

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Main Authors: Marcio Uehara-Prado, Ayr de M. Bello, Juliana de O. Fernandes, Adalberto J. Santos, Igor A. Silva, Marcus V. Cianciaruso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2010-10-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702010000500008