Soil fauna and ecological classifications used

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2674-6441.2021.002.0001

Keywords:

Soil Ecology, Biodiversity, Edaphic Fauna

Abstract

This work aimed to discuss introductory aspects about soil fauna. In its scope, the following are presented: i) concept of soil fauna; ii) the classification adopted according to the body structure of the organisms; iii) classification of functional groups based on the trophic criterion; iv) classification according to the specific functions and processes that organisms perform in the soil. Given the discussions carried out, it can be inferred that research on soil fauna is still incipient in Brazil, which highlights the importance of investing in research projects, graduate programs and in the training of researchers, aiming to expand studies involving the edaphic fauna in its various aspects, whether taxonomic, phylogenetic, ecological, among others.

Author Biography

Clécio Danilo Dias Silva, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Doutorando em Sistemática e Evolução pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Mestre em Ensino de Ciências Naturais e Matemática pela UFRN. Especialista em Ensino de Ciências Naturais e Matemática pelo Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN). Especialista em Educação Ambiental e Geografia do Semiárido pelo IFRN. Especialista em Gestão Ambiental pelo IFRN. Graduado em Ciências Biológicas pelo Centro Universitário Facex (UNIFACEX). Graduado em Pedagogia pelo Centro Universitário Internacional (UNINTER). Tem vasta experiência em Zoologia de Invertebrados, Ecologia aplicada; Educação em Ciências e Educação Ambiental. Áreas de interesse: Fauna Edáfica; Taxonomia e Ecologia de Collembola; Ensino de Biodiversidade e Educação para Sustentabilidade.

 

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Published

2022-03-29

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Naturae - Jul, Ago, Set, Out, Nov, Dez 2021

Section

Conservação da Biodiversidade

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