Diversidade de ictiofauna em trecho do riacho Taquaral no município de Itu, São Paulo

Este estudo foi desenvolvido no riacho Taquaral, que integra a Bacia hidrográfica do Pirapitingui, localizado na cidade de Itu, estado de São Paulo. A pesquisa foi conduzida com a finalidade de comparar a diversidade da ictiofauna em três pontos distintos de um trecho do riacho, além de obter variáveis ambientais físicas e químicas que poderiam distinguir as características abióticas e influenciar as particularidades bióticas de cada ponto. As coletas foram realizadas com materiais de pesca que consistiram em redes de espera, peneira e armadilhas de fundo do tipo covo. Uma lista das espécies foi elaborada utilizando-se de cálculo de riqueza, abundância relativa e abundância total por ambiente amostrado para então realizar as análises de diversidade se utilizando do Índice de Shannon por local de coleta, o qual assume que os indivíduos são amostrados ao acaso com origem em uma população indefinidamente grande e que todas as espécies são representadas na amostra. Além desse índice foram considerados os índices de similaridade de Jaccard, que compara a similaridade das espécies de dois locais levando em conta a presença ou ausência das espécies e o Índice de Morisita -Horn que abrange também a abundância dessas espécies. No total foram capturados 3490 exemplares pertencentes a 5 ordens e 7 famílias, em um total de 15 espécies, sendo que em um dos pontos (ponto1) foi observado menor quantidade de espécies e menor número de exemplares (8 espécies e 49 exemplares). Os demais pontos (pontos 2 e 3) obtiveram igual número de espécies (13), além dos maiores números em exemplares ( 1447 e 1994, respectivamente). Os resultados apontam a existência de diferenças nas características ambientais, também resultantes de influências antrópicas na região e consequente diferenciação na diversidade dos três pontos amostrados. A diversidade observada no Ponto 1, a partir do Índice de Shannon, foi a maior em...

Pimelodus maculatus e P. platicirris (Siluriformes: pimelodidae) no alto rio Paraná: caracterização morfológica, dieta e reprodução

Pós-graduação em Aquicultura - FCAV

Ecologia de peixes de riachos da bacia do rio Machado, RO: padrões, processos e conservação

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Ultraestrutura e citoquímica do tubo digestivo de Hemisorubim platyrhynchos (Teleostei, Siluriformes, Pimelodidae)

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Caracterização e análise das comunidades e infracomunidades de parasitos metazoários de Plagioscion squamosissimus (Heckel, 1840) capturados no reservatório de Promissão, rio Tietê, estado de São Paulo

Pós-graduação em Medicina Veterinária - FCAV

Morfologia, taxonomia e análise cladística da tribo Kingsleyini (Crustacea: Decapoda: Pseudothelphusidae)

Kingsleyini corresponde a uma das cinco tribos de Pseudothelphusidae, grupo exclusivamente americano de caranguejos de água doce. Atualmente a tribo inclui 59 espécies agrupadas em 13 gêneros, com distribuição associada aos rios, riachos e igarapés das bacias do Amazonas e do Orinoco. Desde a criação de Kingsleyini o aumento de novos táxons atribuídos a esta tribo não tem sido acompanhado por estudos cladísticos. No presente trabalho é realizada a análise cladística de Kingsleyini, acompanhada de uma revisão morfológica e taxonômica do grupo. Com este propósito, foram estudados espécimes de 60 espécies representantes das cinco tribos e duas subfamílias inclusas em Pseudothelphusidae. O material estudado se encontra depositado nas coleções carcinológicas de seis instituições e inclui os tipos nominais de 29 espécies. Na revisão morfológica foram descritas e ilustradas estruturas somáticas e sexuais da morfologia externa do grupo de estudo. Os estudos morfológicos foram auxiliados por técnicas de Microscopia Electrônica de Varredura (MEV) e cortes histológicos. A partir destas observações foram propostas modificações na terminologia utilizada para denominar as estruturas do primeiro apêndice sexual masculino (primeiro gonópodo) em Kingsleyini. A parte taxonômica deste trabalho inclui chaves de identificação, mapas de distribuição, listas sinonímicas e a descrição e ilustração do primeiro apêndice sexual masculino para a grande maioria das espécies examinadas, assim como a diagnose dos gêneros considerados monofiléticos. A análise filogenética foi realizada a partir de 92 caracteres obtidos de 57 táxons terminais: 49 terminais do grupo interno (Kingsleyini) e oito do grupo-externo (representantes dos demais Pseudothelphusidae). Como resultado da análise cladística foram obtidas seis hipóteses filogenéticas igualmente parcimoniosas: todas elas apoiam o monofiletismo de Kingsleyini e a exclusão do gênero Spirocarcinus da tribo. O monofiletismo dos gêneros Fredius, Kingsleya, Eudaniela e Rodriguezus também encontra-se sustentado em todas as hipóteses filogenéticas obtidas, enquanto que os gêneros Microthelphusa, Neopseudothelphusa, Orthothelphusa e Brasiliothelphusa revelaram-se parafiléticos.

Densidade de estocagem em camarões da espécie Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879) na fase juvenil

Among the species of freshwater shrimp being cultivated, Macrobrachium rosenbergii stands out. Knowledge about the behavior of this species and the influence of certain factors on its development can help optimize management practices and minimize the likely impacts shrimp farming has on the environment and the animals themselves. The objective of this study was to characterize the species' behavior during early stages of development under different stocking densities over a 24-hour cycle. Ten day old postlarvae were transferred from the Jundiaí School of Agriculture (EAJ - Escola Agrícola de Jundiaí) in Macaíba (RN), Brazil to the Shrimp Behavior Laboratory (LSPR - Laboratório de Estudos do Comportamento do Camarão) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), where they were weighed and measured. Eight aquaria with constant temperature, aeration and filtration, and subjected to a12 h light/12 h dark cycle were used for each experiment. Each aquarium also contained two shelters made of bricks and the water quality was monitored weekly. Behavioral observations were made at two densities: 25 individuals/m-² and 40 individuals/m-². The methods for recording behaviors were: behavioral sampling – enter and leave the shelter, exploring on the substrate, exploring in the water column, move away, attack, pursuit and cannibalism; scan sampling - inactivity, feeding, exploration, digging, swimming, cleaning and staying in the shelter. Observations were made during a 15 minute period/per aquarium at a frequency of 4 times daily, for 4 days/week, and over 4 weeks. Food was provided 2 times/day for each aquarium population, immediately before the 1st and 3rd observation periods. Our results demonstrate that at high density, there is an increased frequency of agonistic behavior; during the light phase, there is a greater frequency of behaviors that result in less exposure (inactivity, cleaning and staying in the shelter); during the dark phase, there is an increased frequency of behaviors that result in greater exposure (feeding, exploration, swimming and digging); at times of feed offer, there is an increased frequency of leaving the shelter, moving away, pursuit, feeding, exploration and swimming. At low density, the animals showed a lower frequency of agonistic behaviors, greater weight gain and higher growth rates, which indicates that this is a more favorable growing environment for cultivation and when applied, can generate better living conditions, favor survival rates and increase management success

Desempenho zootécnico dos camarões: Litopenaeus vannamei e Macrobrachium rosenbergii em tanques rede e aquicultura familiar na comunidade de Bebida-Velha, RN

The study aims to evaluate the performance and identify lesions of agonistic interactions of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in different densities cages (chapter 1); compare the growth performance of shrimp M. rosenbergii and Litopenaus vannamei cages (chatper 2); in addition the study aimed at identifying the knowledge and practices of a traditional community of farmers Bebida-Velha, in the city of Pureza / RN, practicing rural family and aquaculture, as well as tracing the community socioeconomic profile and evaluate the management that these farmers use in shrimp farming Macrobrachium rosenbergii (chapter 3). To perform the experiments (chapter 1 and 2) shrimp species L. vannamei and M. rosenbergii were weighed on a digital scale and transferred to cultures in cages. The cages had 1m³, with 5mm mesh between us and were closed on top with screen to avoid predators (birds, insects). The animals remained in adaptation for fifteen days before the start of data collection (each experiment). Both experiments lasted seventy days, totaling eighty-five days cultivation. During the cultures, animals were fed pelleted feed for shrimp at 10% of their biomass with 35% crude protein, offered in feed trays twice a day during the hours (7:00 am and 14:00 pm). The remnants in the tray were removed after 2h of permanence to calculate intake. To determine the performance parameters, some samples were taken every 10 days. The results of both experiments were analyzed using the STATISTIC 7.0 (2004). In Chapter 1 experiment were applied5 treatments were applied with 5 replications each: D5 - 5 animals/m2 ; D10 - 10 animals/m2 ; D15 - 15 animals/m2 ; D20 - 20 animals/m2 ; D25 - 25 animals/m2 . To this, were distributed 25 cages randomly in two masonry nurseries. The end of the experiment the lesions were verified and quantified. The chapter 2 experiment began when the shrimp reached the same age (eighty-four days) and was used the density of 25 shrimp / m2 with 4 repetitions. For the realization of chapter 3 were applied semi-structured interviews by direct approach of Bebida Velha of settlers practicing aquaculture activity, tilapia producers and community shrimp. Data were tabulated and analyzed according to the responses obtained by the participants. Therefore, the amount of damage increased with increasing stocking density. The density of 10 freshwater shrimp/m² showed the best conditions for a better performance in cages. It can be concluded that in cages, the cultivation of species of fresh water shrimp M. rosenbergii had better zootechnical indexes than the cultivation of marine shrimp species L. 9 vannamei. It was possible to verify that the activities of which the interviewees practice guarantee a good quality of life and income for them. We find that respondents have traditional and local knowledge, and also may be interested in the cultivation of the species M. rosenbergii.

Patogenecidad y virulencia de doce aislados de beauveria bassiana (Balls) vuill, sobre plutella xylostella (L) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)

El presente estudio se realizó en el laboratorio de control microbial de la Universidad Nacional Agraria, Managua, Nicaragua. Para evaluar el control de 12 aislados de Beauveria bassiana, en larvas de Plutella xylostella (Balls) En el periodo comprendido, desde el mes de Enero al mes de Agosto de 1994. Los aislados evaluados fueron: 117/87, 118, 51/90, 110, 341536, CB-32, 341533, 67, 116/87, CB-55, 38/87 y 447. Los aislados evaluados fueron facilitados en tubos de ensayos por el laboratorio de hongos entomopatógenos del Proyecto MIP-CATIE/INTA (NORAD­ ASDI). Se preparó una solución de 108 conidias/ml de cada aislado. Para el establecimiento de la cría, se recolecto insectos adultos, pupas y larvas, en el municipio de la Concepción departamento de Masaya, que luego fueron trasladados al laboratorio de crías de insectos. Las larvas, para su inoculación fueron sumergidas en platos petri conteniendo la solución 108 conidias/ml, las larvas testigo fueron sumergidas en platos petri conteniendo agua estéril. Cada larva fue puesta, junto con su alimento en vasos individuales de una onza. Los datos se tomaron cada dos días a partir del día de la inoculación, para la evaluación del porcentaje de mortalidad y el Tiempo Letal Medio(TL50) de B. bassiana en larvas de P. xylostella. El asilado de Hypothenemus hampei con código 341 536 causó una mortalidad de (94.73%), en tanto el aislado CB-32 causó una mortalidad de 46.64%. Los valores de TL50 variaron de 0.91-5.29, Siendo el aistado 118 el que obtuvo el menor tiempo (0.91 días después de la inoculación), para el aistado CB-32 no se obtuvo el TL50 esperado, ya que no alcanzo el 50% de mortalidad.

Fitxes de l'aigua. 'Fichas del agua'.

Estas fichas forman parte de un paquete de soporte educativo que consiste en, además de las fichas del agua, una maqueta de una potabilizadora y de un juego educativo sobre el ciclo del agua. Este material se encuentra accesible en los Centros de Recursos Pedagógicos del Departament d'Ensenyament y en las delegaciones territoriales del Departament de Medi Ambient de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Projecte pedagògic Aigua' 97. 'Proyecto pedagógico Agua 97'.

Proyecto pedagógico sobre el agua, procesos climáticos biológicos y usos, para Educación Primaria, incluye material para el profesor y un cuento incompleto para que el alumnado lo acabe. El proyecto se compone de doce fichas que van desde las precipitaciones o la medición de la humedad hasta la contaminación o el respeto al medio ambiente, pasando por las aguas continentales subterráneas, marinas o heladas y sus usos energéticos. Cada ficha contiene una introducción, actividades para realizar en clase e información para adaptar éstas al nivel de cada grupo. Patrocinado por Font Vella, se trata de un interesante material para las áreas de Ciencias sociales y naturales.

El agua en Castilla y León.

Proyecto realizado por doce profesores del Colegio Rural Agrupado 'Los tres valles' de Valdevimbre (León), pensado para alumnos del páramo de sequía tradicional, con prespectivas de regadío. El agua ha resultado siempre un bien escaso y añorado. El paisaje acuífero es algo desconocido para estos niños cuyas edades oscilan entre los tres y los once años. Presentar la realidad física del agua, utilidades, condicionante para la sociedad humana es un objetivo fundamental. El respeto por un bien escaso orientado al ahorro, a la no contaminación, al conocimiento de la interrelación con la vida es otro de los objetivos. El mejor conocimiento de nuestra tierra a través del agua para llegar a distintos puntos de la geografía castellano-leonesa es el tercer punto fundamental. Se añade, para esto, una unidad didáctica aglutinante de lo anterior con actividades variadas entre las que destacan viajes recorriendo y visitando algunos de nuestros acuíferos: Esla, Duero, Villafáfila, Lago de Sanabria, etc. Priorizan en cuanto a la metodología un proceso científico y de investigación, se potencia la observación, recogida de información, experimentación, participación, etc. Las fases seguidas en el proceso de desarrollo: 1) Antes del viaje, búsqueda de información y preparación de la salida. 2) Actividades en la salida. 3) Actividades posteriores a la salida y valoración de la actividad. El trabajo no ha sido publicado.

Estrutura e dinâmica do fitoplânctone bacterioplâncton em cultivos de camarão no Rio Grande do Norte-Brasil: impacto sobre o ambiente natural

This work aimed to study the structure and dynamic of Phytoplankton and Bacterioplankton in a complete cycle of shrimp cultivation (Litopenaeus vannamei) and determine the environmental factors responsible for the structural changes of these communities. The study was realized in a saltwater shrimp farm (Macaíba, RN), between September/2005 and February/2006, and in a freshwater shrimp farm (Ceará Mirim, RN), between May/2007 and September 2007. The samplings were collected weekly in saltwater farm and every fifteen days in freshwater farm. Total phosphorus, chlorophyll a and environmental parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, temperature, depth and water transparency) were measured. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the phytoplankton and bacterioplankton were carried out. The Shannon-Wiener ecologic indexes of diversity and the Pielou equitability indexes were calculated to the phytoplankton. Bacterial density was determined by epifluorescence microscopy. The data were statistically analyzed by Pearson correlation and t-Test. Chlorophycea were predominat in salt water and in the captation/drainage point (24 to 99%). Diatoms had higher wealth. The species Choricystis minor had the highest occurrence (100%) and dominance (90-100%), thus showing its adaptation to the high temperatures, salinity and low water transparency conditions. Filamentous Cyanobacteria like Oscillatoria sp., Pseudoanabaena sp. and Phormidium sp. had constant levels. The negative correlation between chlorophycea and water transparency, and the positive correlation between chlorophyll a and salinity, showed that the phytoplankton was well adapted to the low transparency and to the high salinity. The bacterioplankton was negatively correlated with the total phosphorus and salinity. In freshwater, Cyanobacteria were predominant (>80%), presenting some producers of toxins species like Microcystis sp., Aphanizomenon sp., Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii e Anabaena circinalis. Cyanobacterial density and total phosphorus and chlorophyll a concentrations exceeded the maximum value allowed by legislation. The means of total phosphorus varied from 264 to 627 Wg.L-1 and the means of chlorophyll a oscillated between 22 and 182 Wg.L-1. The phytoplankton species were selected by low availability of the light, high pH, temperature and high availability of total phosphorus. The bacterioplankton showed high densities (5,13 x 107 to 8,50 x107 Bac.mL-1). The studied environments (ponds and rivers) presented a high level of trophic state based on the high concentrations of chlorophyll a and total phosphorus and cyanobacteria dominance. The composition of species in the ponds and rivers was similar, as well as high concentrations of total phosphorus and chlorophyll a, highlighting the pollution caused by the discharges of the farms in natural environment

Biologia e ecologia dos camarões de água doce Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862) e Macrobrachium jelskii (Miers, 1778) (Crustacea: Caridea: Palaemonoidea) no Rio Grande, região de Planura. MG

Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas (Zoologia) - IBB

Estrutura e dinâmica do fitoplânctone bacterioplâncton em cultivos de camarão no Rio Grande do Norte-Brasil: impacto sobre o ambiente natural

This work aimed to study the structure and dynamic of Phytoplankton and Bacterioplankton in a complete cycle of shrimp cultivation (Litopenaeus vannamei) and determine the environmental factors responsible for the structural changes of these communities. The study was realized in a saltwater shrimp farm (Macaíba, RN), between September/2005 and February/2006, and in a freshwater shrimp farm (Ceará Mirim, RN), between May/2007 and September 2007. The samplings were collected weekly in saltwater farm and every fifteen days in freshwater farm. Total phosphorus, chlorophyll a and environmental parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, temperature, depth and water transparency) were measured. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the phytoplankton and bacterioplankton were carried out. The Shannon-Wiener ecologic indexes of diversity and the Pielou equitability indexes were calculated to the phytoplankton. Bacterial density was determined by epifluorescence microscopy. The data were statistically analyzed by Pearson correlation and t-Test. Chlorophycea were predominat in salt water and in the captation/drainage point (24 to 99%). Diatoms had higher wealth. The species Choricystis minor had the highest occurrence (100%) and dominance (90-100%), thus showing its adaptation to the high temperatures, salinity and low water transparency conditions. Filamentous Cyanobacteria like Oscillatoria sp., Pseudoanabaena sp. and Phormidium sp. had constant levels. The negative correlation between chlorophycea and water transparency, and the positive correlation between chlorophyll a and salinity, showed that the phytoplankton was well adapted to the low transparency and to the high salinity. The bacterioplankton was negatively correlated with the total phosphorus and salinity. In freshwater, Cyanobacteria were predominant (>80%), presenting some producers of toxins species like Microcystis sp., Aphanizomenon sp., Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii e Anabaena circinalis. Cyanobacterial density and total phosphorus and chlorophyll a concentrations exceeded the maximum value allowed by legislation. The means of total phosphorus varied from 264 to 627 Wg.L-1 and the means of chlorophyll a oscillated between 22 and 182 Wg.L-1. The phytoplankton species were selected by low availability of the light, high pH, temperature and high availability of total phosphorus. The bacterioplankton showed high densities (5,13 x 107 to 8,50 x107 Bac.mL-1). The studied environments (ponds and rivers) presented a high level of trophic state based on the high concentrations of chlorophyll a and total phosphorus and cyanobacteria dominance. The composition of species in the ponds and rivers was similar, as well as high concentrations of total phosphorus and chlorophyll a, highlighting the pollution caused by the discharges of the farms in natural environment