scholarly journals Heterotrophic flagellates (Amorpha and Diaphoretiches) in phytotelmata bromeliad (Bromeliaceae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 648-660
Author(s):  
P. M. Sachertt Mendes ◽  
F. M. Lansac-Tôha ◽  
B. R. Meira ◽  
F. R. Oliveira ◽  
L. F. M. Velho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Heterotrophic Flagellate ◽  
Heterotrophic Flagellates ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Low Diversity ◽  
Lakes And Reservoirs ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Petri Dishes

Abstract Many plants may accumulate rainwater, forming phytotelmata, aquatic microhabitats inhabited by various organisms. The aim of this study was to conduct an inventory of heterotrophic flagellates associated with phytotelmata of the bromeliad Aechmea distichantha Lem., found in rocky cliffs on the Upper Paraná River. The bromeliads were removed manually from the rocky wall, the water was removed and cultures of organisms of each plant were mounted in Petri dishes. Sixteen species of heterotrophic flagellate were recorded, drawn and described, among them one species belonging to the Amorpha Domain and 15 species to the Diaphoretiches Domain. The groups with most species were Euglenida and Kinetoplastea. The low diversity of heterotrophic flagellates recorded in this study, compared to the plankton of lakes and reservoirs, is probably related to the fact that phytotelmata are habitats with extreme environmental conditions, thus selecting organisms tolerant to these environments.

scholarly journals Phytoplankton functional and morphological groups as indicators of environmental variability in a lateral channel of the Upper Paraná River floodplain

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jascieli Carla Bortolini ◽  
Luzia Cleide Rodrigues ◽  
Susicley Jati ◽  
Sueli Train
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Environmental Variability ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
River Floodplain ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Long Term Study ◽  
Upper Paraná River Floodplain ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Paraná River Floodplain

AIM: Models of phytoplankton functional classification based on functional (FGs) and morphological (MBFGs) traits can be an important tool in aquatic monitoring. In this long-term study on phytoplankton, the goal was to use these two approaches to explain the changes in this community in an active channel of the Upper Paraná River floodplain, depending on the environmental conditions imposed by the hydrosedimentological regime. METHODS: Samples were taken between 2000 and 2013. RESULTS: 196 taxa were identified. Bacillariophyceae and Cyanobacteria showed higher contribution to biovolume. Were recorded 11 FGs (A, C, E, H1, J, Lo, M, MP, N, P and X1). The FGs C, Lo, M, MP, P and X1 were common to both periods. Already the FGs A, E, H1 and J occurred only in limnophase, while the FG N occurred only in potamophase. Were recorded seven MBFGs (I, II, III, IV, V, VI e VII). All seven MBFGs occurred in both hydrological periods, however the MBFGs III, VI and VII contributed with high biovolume values mainly in the limnophase. The FG P and MBFG VI were indicator of eutrophic status, while the FG M and MBFG VII were indicators of mesotrophic status. Only FGs reflected the environmental variability. CONCLUSION: The classification of phytoplankton in FGs and MBFGs represented an important tool for understanding of the behavior and dynamics of the species in relation to environmental conditions. However, the FGs appear to be more related to environmental variation this lotic channel than MBFGs. Probably this is related to the refinement of this classification, which reflected the changes in the community, in long-term scale, influenced by local and regional characteristics imposed by the hydrosedimentological regime of the Paraná River.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Upper Paraná River discharge controlled by reservoirs

2009 ◽  
Vol 69 (2 suppl) ◽  
pp. 707-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
EE. Souza Filho
Keyword(s):  
Paraná River ◽  
River Level ◽  
Parana River ◽  
River Damming ◽  
Discharge Rates ◽  
Historical Series ◽  
Discharge Regime ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels

The building of large dams in the Upper Paraná River basin altered the discharge regime at the Porto São José River section. The discharge regime has been altered since 1972, but the changes intensified after the Porto Primavera damming, in late 1998. Considering that discharge control affects the relationship between channel and floodplain, this work aimed to evaluate the intensity of the discharge control that resulted from the operation of the Porto Primavera Dam. To achieve this objective, statistical analyses were carried out based on the Porto São José Fluviometric Station historical series of river level readings and discharge, between 1964 and 2007. Results showed that the average discharge increased from 1964 to 1981 and diminished after river damming. The increase of average discharge rates was followed by an increase of the duration of higher discharges at different levels of geomorphologic and limnological importance, and the reduction of average discharge during the last observed period was followed by a disproportionate decrease in the duration of the abovementioned discharges. Moreover, it is clear that the relationship between fluviometric level and fluvial discharge changed, which implies that a certain river level reading represents a higher discharge than necessary before river damming.

scholarly journals Genetic variability of brycon orbignyanus (valenciennes, 1850) (characiformes: characidae) in cultivated and natural populations of the upper paraná river, and implications for the conservation of the species

2011 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 839-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata de Souza Panarari-Antunes ◽  
Alberto José Prioli ◽  
Sônia Maria Alves Pinto Prioli ◽  
Alexsandro Sobreira Galdino ◽  
Horácio Ferreira Julio Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River

scholarly journals Comparison of the diet of Alouatta caraya (Primates: Atelidae) between a riparian island and mainland on the Upper Parana River, southern Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ludwig ◽  
Lucas M. Aguiar ◽  
Walfrido K. Svoboda ◽  
Carmen L. S. Hilst ◽  
Italmar T. Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Riparian Forest ◽  
Diet Breadth ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Food Type ◽  
Left Bank ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Alouatta Caraya ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River

Howler monkeys (Alouatta Lacèpéde, 1799) are folivores-frugivores with flexible diets depending on conditions. Here, we compare the diets of Alouatta caraya (Humboldt, 1812) in two riparian forests (island and mainland), in Porto Rico region, Upper Paraná River, Southern Brazil. Howlers were followed from October 2004 to September 2005 in the riparian forest of a 1,050 ha island and in the continuous riparian forest on the mainland (left bank of the river). The "scan sampling" method with instantaneous samples every 15 minutes was used. Besides vines, diet breadth was similar: 17 species consumed on the island versus 16 species on the mainland. Both consumed leaves followed by fruits more than any other food type (leaves: island - 65%, mainland - 49%, fruits: island - 24%, mainland - 46%). Even though the plant Cecropia pachystachya Trécul is less abundant in the mainland it was the item most consumed in both locations all year long, which suggests its importance for the howlers. Diet also varied both seasonally and between the island and mainland, apparently following changes in local abundance of each item and due to plant phenologies.

scholarly journals Population aspects of Bryconamericus stramineus in streams of the upper Paraná River basin, Brazil

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Paula Vasconcelos ◽  
Yzel Rondon Súarez ◽  
Sidnei Eduardo Lima-Junior
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Paraná River ◽  
Ovary Development ◽  
Recruitment Pattern ◽  
Growth Coefficient ◽  
Parana River ◽  
Upper Paraná River ◽  
Upper Paraná River Basin ◽  
Sexually Mature ◽  
Paraná River Basin

In order to describe some aspects of the population ecology of Bryconamericus stramineus in the Guiraí River basin, upper Paraná River basin, samples were taken bimonthly from October 2006 to August 2007 at seven sites in the basin. A total of 960 individuals, including 532 females, 316 males, and 112 of undetermined sex, were collected. A significant variation in the sex ratio was observed (Χ2 = 32.82; p < 0.001). Females were larger (59.7 mm) than males (58.9 mm); however, males showed a larger angular growth coefficient (b) than females. It was estimated that 50% of females were sexually mature at 36.4 mm. The highest rate of ovary development was observed in October, while in June 2007 no mature females were found. Mean fecundity was estimated at 313 eggs, and the relative fecundity was 184.6 eggs/g. The asymptotic was estimated at 62.8 mm and the growth rate at 0.76. The growth performance index was calculated at 3.47, the longevity at 3.94 years and the mortality (M) at 1.18 years. The recruitment pattern of the species showed peaks concentrated in periods of low rainfall.

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