Seasonality in insect abundance in the" Cerrado" of Goiás State, Brazil. Many studies have
provided evidence that tropical insects undergo seasonal changes in abundance and that …

Termites are important components of biologically mediated feedback to land-use change in
the tropics. In Central Amazonia, termite mounds are prevalent in post-clearing landscapes …

Little is known about the effects of neotropical mound-building termites in soil chemical and
physical properties. The influence of soil termite activity on soil characteristics was studied …

A key for the identification of neotropical termite genera is presented, with illustrations of
representatives of most genera. The key is chiefly based on the external morphology of …

Brazil has one of the most diverse termite faunas, with nearly 300 known species. Termites
are particularly abundant in tropical lowland forests, savannahs and grasslands. Some …

Termites play important roles in organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and soil
structure in tropical rain forests. When forests are replaced by agriculture, termite species …

The spatial distribution of species is affected by dispersal barriers, local environmental
conditions and climate. However, the effect of species dispersal and their adaptation to the …

Teresa Cristina da Silveira Anacleto (2007) Food habits of four armadillo species in the
Cerrado area, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Zoological Studies 46 (4): 529-537. Studies based on …

We present a review on the principal interactions between birds and termites in Brazil. We
found 218 bird species feeding on termites or using termitaria for nesting or perching …

The advance of agricultural frontier may cause the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna) to disappear
before 2030. This work focuses on measuring the impact of pasture implantation on a …