RESUMO
The knowledge about population structure and dynamics of some neotropical species, especially those living in lotic systems is still barely studied. This study had the aim to assess if the conservation status of some lotic systems, is related to some demographic variables of P. gigantea, so this may be used as a model for ecological monitoring. For this, we evaluated the population structure of P. gigantea three times per month (almost one sampling event every eight days) in four streams of the state of Antioquia, Colombia, from March-June 2009. The specimens were collected using entomological nets along a transect of 200m in the littoral zone of each stream. The insects were marked on the wings and the population size was estimated with the mark-recapture method. Our results showed that the largest population size was recorded for the stream "La Catedral" with aprox 299 individuals, followed by the stream "La Doctora" with 218 individuals. Nevertheless, no significant differences in population size among the evaluated streams were found; and no statistical relationships were found between vegetation variables and the population size of P. gigantea. However, taking into account the limited dispersal capacity of P. gigantea, its survival in the studied streams was considered to be at risk, due to the continuous modification of large riparian forest areas, which cause the increase of forest patches, with different levels of interconnection, and hinder long-term permanence of populations.
Assuntos
Monitoramento Ambiental/métodos , Insetos/classificação , Animais , Colômbia , Conservação dos Recursos Naturais , Insetos/fisiologia , Expectativa de Vida , Densidade Demográfica , Rios , Razão de Masculinidade , ÁrvoresRESUMO
The knowledge about population structure and dynamics of some neotropical species, especially those living in lotic systems is still barely studied. This study had the aim to assess if the conservation status of some lotic systems, is related to some demographic variables of P. gigantea, so this may be used as a model for ecological monitoring. For this, we evaluated the population structure of P. gigantea three times per month (almost one sampling event every eight days) in four streams of the state of Antioquia, Colombia, from March-June 2009. The specimens were collected using entomological nets along a transect of 200m in the littoral zone of each stream. The insects were marked on the wings and the population size was estimated with the mark-recapture method. Our results showed that the largest population size was recorded for the stream “La Catedral” with aprox 299 individuals, followed by the stream “La Doctora” with 218 individuals. Nevertheless, no significant differences in population size among the evaluated streams were found; and no statistical relationships were found between vegetation variables and the population size of P. gigantea. However, taking into account the limited dispersal capacity of P. gigantea, its survival in the studied streams was considered to be at risk, due to the continuous modification of large riparian forest areas, which cause the increase of forest patches, with different levels of interconnection, and hinder long-term permanence of populations.
Evaluar si el estado de conservación de algunos sistemas lóticos, se relaciona con algunas variables demográficas de P. gigantea puede ser un modelo útil para el monitoreo ecológico. Se evaluó la estructura poblacional de P. gigantea en cuatro sistemas lóticos del Departamento de Antioquia, Colombia. Para cada quebrada, se emplearon tres eventos mensuales, repartidos en un evento cada ocho días, es decir, un total de 12 eventos para los cuatro sistemas lóticos, de marzo - junio de 2009. La metodología empleada fue marcaje y recaptura a lo largo de un transecto de 200m en la zona litoral de cada quebrada. El mayor tamaño poblacional promedio estimado por medio de Jolly, fue para la quebrada La Catedral con 299.4 individuos, seguida de la quebrada la Doctora con 218.3 individuos; sin embargo, no se encontraron diferencias significativas en el tamaño poblacional entre quebradas. No se encontraron relaciones estadísticas entre algunas variables estructurales de la vegetación con el tamaño poblacional de la especie en las cuatro quebradas. No obstante, teniendo en cuenta la limitada capacidad de dispersión de P. gigantea, esta constituye una especie con alto riesgo supervivencia en las quebradas evaluadas, a causa de la permanente modificación de extensas áreas de bosque por parte de los habitantes, que ocasionan la formación de numerosos fragmentos boscosos con diferente grado de interconexión y dificultan la permanencia a largo plazo de las poblaciones.
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Animais , Monitoramento Ambiental/métodos , Insetos/classificação , Colômbia , Conservação dos Recursos Naturais , Insetos/fisiologia , Expectativa de Vida , Densidade Demográfica , Rios , Razão de Masculinidade , ÁrvoresRESUMO
A 53-year-old man is treated by L-asparaginase for an acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He received anti thrombin infusions. A systematic electrocardiogram showed an asymptomatic subepicardium ischemia without troponin elevation. Echocardiography and heart magnetic resonance imaging showed an apical thrombus facing a zone of myocardial necrosis. A thrombus regression was observed under anticoagulation. Atypical and asymptomatic coronary thrombosis may occur following L-asparaginase treatment. Regular electrocardiogram monitoring is proposed along this treatment. Arterial thrombosis associated with anti tumor chemotherapies are reviewed.
