| Grant number: | 06/52409-6 |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants |
| Start date: | August 01, 2007 |
| End date: | July 31, 2009 |
| Field of knowledge: | Biological Sciences - Zoology - Applied Zoology |
| Principal Investigator: | André Fernando de Oliveira |
| Grantee: | André Fernando de Oliveira |
| Host Institution: | Pró-Reitoria de Pesquisa, Pós-Graduação e Extensão e Assuntos Comunitários. Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes (UMC). Mogi das Cruzes , SP, Brazil |
Abstract
Based on the indices observed in the studies already undertaken by our group, the potential of two species of ant will be evaluated (Camponotus rufipes and Solenopsis saevissima) as bioaccumulators of metals which originate from anthropic activities. In this project, we will study the alterations in the distribution of the profile of the metals, the size and richness of these species along a cross-section composed of regions of different anthropic impact, but under the influence of the same microclimate. The cross-section extends from the region contaminated by metals (an old scrap metal ironworks), a park visited by the public, the main route for trucks in the city of Mogi das Cruzes, regions of moderate urbanization up to the Atlantic Rainforest. The distribution of metals in the soil, plants and nests will also be evaluated. (AU)
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