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      Potential ecological distribution of alien mollusk Corbicula largillierti and its relationship with human disturbance in a semi-arid reservoir Translated title: Potencial ecológico de distribuição do molusco alienígena Corbicula largillierti e sua relação com perturbação humana em um reservatório no semiárido

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          The introduction of exotic mollusk species has resulted in loss of biodiversity in semi-arid neotropical aquatic ecosystems. This study aims to relate the presence and density of Corbicula largillierti species to human disturbance, providing data for the conservation and management of aquatic ecosystems. Specimens were collected at Epitácio Pessoa reservoir in December 2011 and June 2012, presenting densities of 20.96 and 62.89 individuals per square meter, respectively. Anthropic disturbance metrics were calculated considering the presence, type and intensity of disturbance in littoral, riparian and flood zones. The occurrence of C. largillierti was mainly associated to the variables total phosphorus (261.05 ± 342.22 µg/L) and total nitrogen (440.79 ± 103.77 µg/L), near to tributaries. The occurrence of exotic mollusk species is evidence of the need for freshwater ecosystem conservation and management, particularly in reservoirs used for water supply.

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          A introdução de espécies exóticas de moluscos resulta em perda de biodiversidade em ecossistemas aquáticos semiáridos neotropicais. Este estudo tem o objetivo de relacionar a presença e densidade da espécie Corbicula largillierti ao distúrbio humano, fornecendo dados para a conservação e manejo de ecossistemas aquáticos. Os espécimes foram coletados no reservatório Epitácio Pessoa em dezembro de 2011 e junho de 2012, com densidades de 20,96 e 62,89 indivíduos por metro quadrado, respectivamente. Métricas de perturbação antrópica foram calculadas considerando a presença, tipo e intensidade de perturbação nas zonas litorânea, ribeirinha e de inundação. A ocorrência de C. largillerti esteve associada ès variáveis fósforo total (261,05 ± 342,22 μg/L) e nitrogênio total (440,79 ± 103,77 μg/L), em locais próximos aos afluentes. A ocorrência de espécies exóticas de moluscos evidencia a necessidade de conservação e manejo de ecossistemas de água doce, principalmente em reservatórios utilizados para abastecimento de água.

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              Aquatic systems in semi-arid Brazil: limnology and management

              Aquatic systems in semi-arid Brazil include natural shallow lakes, artificial reservoirs and intermittent streams and rivers. These systems are distinctive features in the semi-arid landscape and comprise a range of associated systems functioning as an ever-changing mosaic of dry/wet patches. Lakes and reservoirs in semi-arid Brazil are subject to important periods of water shortages, whereas rivers and streams are characterized as highly variable and driven by the extremes of water flow and its absence. Within this view a catchment-scale approach must be used to create a holistic model to conceptualize and comprehend these aquatic systems, since the aquatic environment types in the semi-arid region of Brazil incorporate broader aspects within the catchment scale such as geomorphology, vegetation, climate and land use. This paper summarizes some of the information on the aquatic systems of the Brazilian semi-arid region and shows the importance of limnological studies in this region. It also attempts to establish perspectives for future research considering the catchment as a scale for surveying biological processes and limnological characteristics of the various aquatic systems. It is presented information on their overall structure and functioning, as well as characteristics of some biological communities, such as phytoplankton, periphyton, aquatic macrophytes, benthic invertebrates and fish. The importance of the understanding of eutrophication in reservoirs and the role of the dry phase in streams is emphasized, and information on possible actions of planning and management to improve water quality of reservoirs are presented.
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                Biota Neotropica
                Biota Neotrop.
                Instituto Virtual da Biodiversidade | BIOTA - FAPESP
                1676-0611
                March 2016
                : 16
                : 1
                : e0109
                Affiliations
                [1 ] Universidade Estadual da Paraíba Brazil
                [2 ] Universidade Estadual da Paraíba Brazil
                [3 ] Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Brazil
                [4 ] Universidade de Coimbra Portugal
                [5 ] Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Brazil
                [6 ] Universidade Estadual da Paraíba Brazil
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                S1676-06032016000100107
                10.1590/1676-0611-BN-2015-0109
                cd89a432-26a1-49b2-b633-90713aceca60

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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                BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

                Animal science & Zoology
                Corbiculidae,distúrbio antrópico,qualidade ambiental,anthropic disturbance,environmental quality

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