A device and standard variables to describe microhabitat structure of small mammals based on plant cover
Braz. j. biol
;
62(4b): 795-800, Nov. 2002. ilus, tab, graf
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Dans Anglais
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RESUMO
Studies quantifying habitat structure generally use several instruments. This paper aims to propose a new and efficient device to characterize microhabitat structure of small mammals. Seven measurements were taken plant cover, litter cover, rock cover, canopy cover, and vegetative obstruction at three heights. The device is a 0.25 m² square wooden frame (0.50 m x 0.50 m) divided in to 100 open squares by wire mesh. Average time spent to measure each trapping station was six minutes. This new device is efficient, i.e., quick, practical, simple, and reliable. It can be used in any kind of forest. We propose this method as a standard method to describe habitat structure
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Plantes
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Surveillance de l'environnement
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Écosystème
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Mammifères
Type d'étude:
Études d'évaluation
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. biol
Thème du journal:
Biologie
Année:
2002
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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