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haracterization of a glacial neotropical rainforest from pollen and spore assemblages (Colonia, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Author(s):
Camejo Aviles, Adriana Mercedes [1] ; Ledru, Marie-Pierre [2] ; Ricardi-Branco, Fresia [1] ; Rodriguez-Zorro, Paula A. [2] ; Francischetti Garcia, Ricardo J. [3] ; Perdomo, Jerlin Fernandez [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Geol & Nat Resources, Campinas - Brazil
[2] Univ Montpellier, EPHE, CNRS, ISEM, IRD, Montpellier - France
[3] Municipal Herbarium Sao Paulo, Dept Pk & Biodivers Management Coordinat, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: GRANA; v. 61, n. 2 JAN 2022.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

A total of 115 palynomorphs recovered from samples collected in the Colonia basin were described. The morphological descriptions were accompanied by illustrations and ecological information. The palynomorphs date back to the penultimate glacial with ages ranging from 135 to 180 ka. The palynomorphs were grouped according to their presence in three forest types represented in the Colonia basin, namely hillside forest, peat forest and swamp forest. The 115 identified taxa represent a total 58 families; one represents the algae, and 57 Embryophyta (ten pteridophytes, two gymnosperms and 45 angiosperms); 52% of the palynomorphs were observed in the three local forest types. 32.4% were observed in other types of vegetation distributed within a radius of 5 to 15 km from the basin. These palynomorphs represent mature forest, secondary forest, cloud forest, grassland, and disturbed environment whereas 15.6% of the palynomorphs were no longer observed in the region of Colonia. The species represented by these palynomorphs most likely disappeared from the region of Colonia during interglacial climate warming. In addition, our study provides reference material for future pollen studies in Colonia since some vulnerable species were identified. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/50297-0 - Dimensions US-BIOTA São Paulo: a multidisciplinary framework for biodiversity prediction in the Brazilian Atlantic forest hotspot
Grantee:Cristina Yumi Miyaki
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants