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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2010-10-01
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Series: | Zoologia (Curitiba) |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702010000500008 |