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Alometria reprodutiva de Podocnemis unifilis (Testudines: Podocnemididae) na várzea do baixo Rio Amazonas, Santarém, Pará, Brasil
(2012-03) PIGNATI, Marina Teófilo; PEZZUTI, Juarez Carlos Brito
The body size of the organisms represents an important parameter, which may have consequences on their ecology, reproductive activities, evolution and development. Allometry relationship is the study of the size (or growth) of a body part in relation to the final size (or growth) of the organism. This study analyzed the allometric relationships between females of Podocnemis unifilis (Troschel, 1848), their eggs and hatchlings, and between nest features and the clutch in the flooded forest portion (várzea) of lower Amazon River, Santarém, state of Pará, Brazil. Podocnemis unifilis clutches' were monitored in the Tabuleiro da Água Preta during the reproductive cycle of 2009. The females found nesting were measured and the physical features of the nests were measured, and the latter were also marked with numbered stakes. The eggs and hatchlings of these nests were removed and counted, and their biometry was performed. The female parameters analyzed (straight-line carapace length and mass) were correlated with almost all the egg and hatchling variables, with the exception of the egg length and the hatchling mass. Future studies directed to the better understanding of how the environmental features influence nest features can be applied, being useful for more effective applications of management actions for the species.
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Aspectos ecológicos do cachorro-de-padre Auchenipterichthys longimanus (Siluriformes: Auchenipteridae) em igarapés da Amazônia Oriental, Pará, Brasil
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2010) FREITAS, Tiago Magalhães da Silva; MONTAG, Luciano Fogaça de Assis; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4936237097107099
The aim of this study was evaluate the ecological aspects related to relative growth, size at first maturity, reproduction, energy investment, sex ratio and diet of the driftwood catfish Auchenipterichthys longimanus (Siluriformes: Auchenipteridae) from the rivers of Caxiuanã National Forest, State of Pará, Brazil. The samplings were carried out bimonthly from July 2008 to July 2009. In this period, 625 specimens of A. longimanus were captured, which 338 were females, 251 males and 36 macroscopically undefined individuals. The results indicated a polyphasic growth pattern for both sexes, and the stanza changing point was about 11.5 cm for males and 12.5 cm for females, values close to the estimated size at first maturity (L50). Through the gonadosomatic index (GSI%) was observed reproductive asynchrony between the sexes, where males had higher values of GSI% in January and the females showed a peak in March. We also emphasize the differences in the energy investment patterns between the sexes and maturity, according to Condition Factor (K). In relation to sex ratio, we observed a higher frequency of females at the reproductive period, suggesting a sexual segregation pattern for reproductive purposes, with the possibility of harems formation or reproductive migration. About the diet, A. longimanus was considered omnivorous, tending to insectivorous. However, in March 2009 the catfish A. longimanus was considered frugivorous due to the high consumption of fuits of Virola surinamensis (Myristicaceae). Because of the high occurrence of allochthonous items, this research highlights the importance of the riparian forest as food source for one of the most abundant fish species in the Caxiuanã region. Since the seeds of V. surinamensis remain intact in the stomach, we evaluate the ecological potential of A. longimanus as a seed disperser, checking the seed feasibility after sowing. Thus, we expect to contribute with the ecological knowledge about A. longimanus, the ecology of the Auchenipteridae family, and also the decision-making concerning politic-environmental questions related to the conservation and management of natural fish populations stocks in one of the largest units of conservation in the State of Pará.
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Atividade alelopática em folhas de Tachigali myrmecophyla (Leg. - Pap.)
(2005-12) SOUZA FILHO, Antonio Pedro da Silva; LÔBO, Lívia Trindade; ARRUDA, Mara Silvia Pinheiro
The use of forest species with allelopathic activity can promote a higher stability to agroforestry systems, mainly relative to the reduction of weed species. The objective of this study was to isolate and identify chemical substances produced by Tachigali myrmecophyla and characterize its inhibitory allelopathic activity on the germination and seedling development of two weed species. Bioassays were carried out under controlled conditions of 25 ºC and 12-hour photoperiod for germination and 24-hour photoperiod for radicle and hypocotyl development. The extracts and fractions were analyzed under concentrations of 1.0% and 0.5%, and the substance under concentrations of 5, 10, 15 and 20 ppm. The isolation process allowed the identification of the chemical substance 4,5-dihydroblumenol A. This substance showed allelopathic activity, with the effects varying according to concentration, weed species and the plant parameter analyzed. The intensity of the allelopathic effects was positively associated to the concentration. Mimosa pudica was the most affected weed species. Radicle development was more sensitive plant to the substance effects than hypocotyl development and seedling germination.
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Determinação da idade e crescimento da piramutaba Brachyplatystoma vaillantii (Valenciennes, 1840) (Siluriformes : Pimelodidae) capturada no Estuário amazônico
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2001-05-31) PIRKER, Lilianne Esther Mergulhão; BARTHEM, Ronaldo Borges; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4192105831997326
The specimens of piramutaba (Brachyplatystoma vaillantii) analyzed in this research were obtained from experimental fisheries in the amazon estuary. For the study of age determination pectorals and dorsal spines, opercules, otoliths (lapillus) and vertebrae were analyzed. From the analysis of these structures it was concluded that the vertebrae is the most appropriate bony structure for the age determination of piramutaba. This is so because the vertebrae showed good resolution in annulus (59%), and it also has a significant exponential relationship (r² = 0,9889 and P<0,05) between the radius of the vertebrae and the fork length of fish. The seasonal rings were validated using length frequency analysis. Two annual rings are formed on the vertebrae of piramutaba. The weight-length relationship seen in piramutaba describes its growth as allometric and the equation that describes its growth is: Wt = 6,1 * 10-6 * Lf3,1129. The sexual proportion of piramutaba observed was not 1:1, as the number of females was superior to the males. On vertebraes of piramutaba a maximum of ten rings were observed. The von Bertalanffy growth model was utilized in this research to estimate the length and weight equations. The growth parameters (k, t0 e L∞) were estimated through four different methods: rings reading, backcalculation, rings modal progression and length frequency analysis. The growth parameters were k = 0,138 ano-1, t0 = -0,239 e L∞ = 110,5 cm (tings xeaffing); k = 0,119 ano-1, t0 = -0,202 e L∞ = 110,5 cm (backcakulation); k = 0,096 ano-1, t0 = -0,146 e L∞ = 110,5 cm (rings modal progression) and k = 0,127 ano-1, t0 = -0,236 e L∞ = 110,5 cm (length frequency analys is).
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Dinâmica populacional do camarão cascudo Macrobrachium amazonicum (Heller, 1862) da Ilha de Combú – Belém-PA
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2006-04-28) SILVA, Márcia Cristina Nylander; ROSA FILHO, José Souto; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3223362071251898; FRÉDOU, Flávia Lucena; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4779271407117528
Shrimps of genus Macrobrachium, family Palaemonidae, are largely utilized for aquaculture and also are explored by commercial fisheries. Amongst the species of this genus, M. amazonicum is largely consumed, shows valued meat and is largely distributed. Considering the social-economic importance of this resource in the State of Pará, this study has the objective of describing the population dynamics and assesses the stock of barky shrimp M. amazonicum in island of the Combú (Pará). Data was collect from March 2002 to February 2003 (except august) where approximately 500 grams of shrimp were monthly obtained. In laboratory, individuals were measured (total length and length of carapace) and weighted (total weight). For determining the fecundity, after removed the eggs mass, were transferred to a water solution were they were counted under a microscopy. For the determination of the population parameters, it was utilized the Program FISAT (Fish Stock Assessment Tools). Females showed smaller maximum length when compared to males, although their average mensal lengths through all year were superior to those of males. It was registered a significant positive sexual proportion to females in July, September, January and February and for the length classes 2.5-2.9 cm and 6.5 to 9.4 cm. The fecundity showed a positive linear relation with the total length and the number of eggs varied from 40 to 3375 eggs/female. It was registered 3 cohorts for the species which were born in December-January/02, September-October/02 and April-May/03. Considering the different methodologies, growth parameters were similar between them and K for males was superior when compared to females and varied from 0.7 to 1.35 cm/month. For females K varied from 0.66 to 0.91 cm/month. L∞ (for most methodologies) was also superior for males (12.37 to 17.66 cm) when compared to females (12.66 to 14.14 cm). Estimated values of total mortality Z for the capture curve had been bigger in the higher for males (values from 3.15 to 6.13) than for females (values from 3.86 to 6.89) the same occurred for method of Beverton and Holt, males (values between 5.43 to 9.31). The length at first capture (Lc) was superior for females (5.88 cm) than for males (4.25 cm). The EMSY (explotation rate for the maximum sustainable yield) for males and females is below the E (exploitation rate) indicating that M. amazonicum of island of the Combú is over-exploited.
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A pesca e os aspectos reprodutivos da jatuarana escama grossa Hemiodus unimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) na área de influência da usina hidrelétrica de Tucuruí-Pará
(Universidade Federal do Pará, 2011-10-31) PINHEIRO, Jossandra Carvalho da Rocha; NAKAYAMA, Luiza; http://lattes.cnpq.br/3771896759209007; ROCHA, Rossineide Martins da; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4371300451793081
The Hemiodus unimaculatus (Jatuarana Tick Scale) is a hemiodontidae Benthopelagic of significant commercial importance, generating food, employment and income to fishermen in the influenced area by the reservoir in the hydroelectric plant of tucurui (Tucurui HEP). The present study analyzed the fishing and the reproductive aspects, as the structure in length and weight of the population, the weight-length relation, the average length of first gonadal maturation (L50), the sex ratio and the period of breeding in the area of influence of the Tucurui HEP (upstream in the reservoir and the downstream). Were analyzed temporal series of landing data (2000 to 2008 period) and interviews from July to October 2010 in the three areas of Tucurui HEP, with dealt information about the location and characterization of the fishery and fishing widget. For the study about reproductive aspects, the specimens analyzed were collected monthly, from January 2006 to December 2007, in the reservoir and downstream of the dam. A H. unimaculatus was landed in three areas influenced by the Tucurui HEP during all year, being the upstream responsible for the highest production. There is statistically significant seasonality throughout the year, characterizing production peaks, being the upstream in May, June and October, January and from May to June in the reservoir, and the downstream from May to August. The main locations for the capture of the schools are the edges and beaches, being the main capture procedure the gillnets. The principal boarding port is located in Itupiranga city, where is the HEP Tucurui upstream. Among the fish caught in the reservoir (429) and the downstream (545), the biggest variation occurred in the reservoir (12.5 to 29 cm of total length). The weight-length relation has presented negative allometry in both sub-areas. The L50 considered for grouped sexes was 27.6 cm in reservoir and 22.2 cm the downstream. The sex ratio for the total samples was favorable females in both areas, being 1.6 and 1.9 in reservoir and downstream, respectively. The reproductive period was recorded in March (raining season) in the reservoir and the downstream from November to March (periods transactional dry/rainy and rainy). Considering that the specie occurs in all the HEP Tucurui areas and the tendency of annual production are increasing continually the upstream, the need to implement enhanced local infrastructure and measures for development in order to maintain the sustainability of fishery.