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Invasion of the dinoflagellate Ceratium furcoides (Levander) Langhans 1925 at tropical reservoir and its relation to environmental variables / Invasão do dinoflagelado Ceratium furcoides (Levander) Langhans 1925 em um reservatório tropical e sua relação com as variáveis ambientais
Silva, Lidiane Cristina da; Leone, Isabela Carnielli; Santos-Wisniewski, Maria José dos; Peret, Alberto Carvalho; Rocha, Odete.
  • Silva, Lidiane Cristina da; University of São Carlos. Post-graduate Program in Ecology and Natural Resources. Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. São Carlos. BR
  • Leone, Isabela Carnielli; University of São Paulo. Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto. Laboratory of Bioecology and Crustacean Systematics. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Santos-Wisniewski, Maria José dos; University of Alfenas. Institute of Natural Sciences. Alfenas. BR
  • Peret, Alberto Carvalho; Federal University of São Carlos. Department of Hydrobiology. São Carlos. BR
  • Rocha, Odete; Federal University of São Carlos. Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. São Carlos. BR
Biota neotrop. (Online, Ed. port.) ; 12(2): 93-100, Apr.-June 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-645388
ABSTRACT
Dinoflagellates of the genus Ceratium are chiefly marine but there are rare occurrences in freshwater. In this study we analyze the invasion and progressive establishment of Ceratium furcoides, an exotic species, in the Furnas Reservoir. Samples were taken at 36 points in the reservoir, during the months of March, June, September and December, 2007. Measurements of some physical and chemical variables were simultaneously performed at each site. The occurrence of C. furcoides was registered at 20 sites, with densities varying between 0.57 and 28,564,913.0 ind.m-3. Blooms of this species were recorded in points which were classified as mesotrophic, coinciding with the places receiving high amounts of untreated domestic sewage. C. furcoides density was correlated with temperature, nutrients (nitrate and nitrite) and water electric conductivity. The highest density was recorded in June when temperature was low. The presence of Ceratium furcoides in the reservoir apparently has not yet affected the reservoir water quality or other plankton communities. However, if it becomes fully established it could perhaps become a problem in the reservoir or even to spread out to other reservoirs in Rio Grande basin.
RESUMO
Dinoflagelados do gênero Ceratium são principalmente marinhos, porém existem raras ocorrências em água doce. Neste estudo analisamos a invasão e o estabelecimento progressivo de Ceratium furcoides, uma espécie exótica no reservatório da UHE de Furnas. Foram coletadas amostras em 36 locais em todo o reservatório durante os meses de março, junho, setembro e dezembro de 2007. Variáveis físicas e químicas foram aferidas em cada local. C. furcoides ocorreu em 20 dos 36 pontos de coleta, em densidades que variaram entre 0.57 e 28.564.913 ind.m-3. A maior densidade da espécie foi registrada na região do rio Marimbondo (G14) classificada como mesotrófica e local onde alto volume de esgoto doméstico sem tratamento é lançado diariamente. A densidade de C. furcoides foi correlacionada com os valores de temperatura, nutrientes dissolvidos (nitrato e nitrito) e com a condutividade elétrica. Até o momento do presente estudo, a presença de Ceratium furcoides no reservatório aparentemente não afetou as condições ambientais ou outras comunidades, porém, ao se tornar plenamente estabelecida poderá se transformar em um risco ecológico e até mesmo espalhar-se para outras bacias.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Biota neotrop. (Online, Ed. port.) Journal subject: Tropical Medicine / Environmental Health Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of São Carlos/BR / University of Alfenas/BR / University of São Carlos/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Language: English Journal: Biota neotrop. (Online, Ed. port.) Journal subject: Tropical Medicine / Environmental Health Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of São Carlos/BR / University of Alfenas/BR / University of São Carlos/BR / University of São Paulo/BR