What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest?
ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest contains more bryophyte species and greater endemism than any other Brazilian phytogeographic domain. We analyzed the bryoflora of an Atlantic Forest remnant along the southern Brazilian coast to examine: (i) floristic composition, species richness, life forms and bryoce...
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| description | ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest contains more bryophyte species and greater endemism than any other Brazilian phytogeographic domain. We analyzed the bryoflora of an Atlantic Forest remnant along the southern Brazilian coast to examine: (i) floristic composition, species richness, life forms and bryocenological groups in different phytophysiognomies (humid lowlands, sandy Restinga forests, and swampy Restinga forests); (ii) floristic similarities among them; and, (iii) the influence of substrate types on bryophyte species richness and floristic composition. Sandy Restinga forest had the greatest species richness. Approximately 75 % of the species and 42 % of the families were not shared among phytophysiognomies. The predominant life form was mat (46 %) and the predominant bryocenological group was corticolous (69 %). Elevated floristic differentiation was observed among the different phytophysiognomies (Jaccard values <0.35) and among the different substrates sampled (<0.2). The floristic uniqueness found among the different physiognomies in the present study demonstrates the importance of studying the diversity and conservation of all Atlantic Forest phytophysiognomies. The evaluation of bryophytes to delimit and manage protected areas can contribute to effective protection of the entire biodiversity spectrum. In addition to their important ecological roles, bryophytes are useful bio-indicators and valuable tools for monitoring, conserving, and restoring ecosystems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4bdf303ed2a54f93a448fdf1919a58ec2022-12-21T17:26:41ZengSociedade Botânica do BrasilActa Botânica Brasílica1677-941X2022-02-0135451753110.1590/0102-33062020abb0425What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest?Talita da Silva Deweshttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6784-0213Nivea Dias dos Santoshttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9171-0459Juçara Bordinhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6964-7334ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest contains more bryophyte species and greater endemism than any other Brazilian phytogeographic domain. We analyzed the bryoflora of an Atlantic Forest remnant along the southern Brazilian coast to examine: (i) floristic composition, species richness, life forms and bryocenological groups in different phytophysiognomies (humid lowlands, sandy Restinga forests, and swampy Restinga forests); (ii) floristic similarities among them; and, (iii) the influence of substrate types on bryophyte species richness and floristic composition. Sandy Restinga forest had the greatest species richness. Approximately 75 % of the species and 42 % of the families were not shared among phytophysiognomies. The predominant life form was mat (46 %) and the predominant bryocenological group was corticolous (69 %). Elevated floristic differentiation was observed among the different phytophysiognomies (Jaccard values <0.35) and among the different substrates sampled (<0.2). The floristic uniqueness found among the different physiognomies in the present study demonstrates the importance of studying the diversity and conservation of all Atlantic Forest phytophysiognomies. The evaluation of bryophytes to delimit and manage protected areas can contribute to effective protection of the entire biodiversity spectrum. In addition to their important ecological roles, bryophytes are useful bio-indicators and valuable tools for monitoring, conserving, and restoring ecosystems.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-33062021000900517&tlng=enBryophytesAtlantic Forest domainItapeva State Parkpioneer formationssandy Restinga forestswampy Restinga forest |
| spellingShingle | Talita da Silva Dewes Nivea Dias dos Santos Juçara Bordin What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest? Acta Botânica Brasílica Bryophytes Atlantic Forest domain Itapeva State Park pioneer formations sandy Restinga forest swampy Restinga forest |
| title | What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest? |
| title_full | What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest? |
| title_fullStr | What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest? |
| title_full_unstemmed | What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest? |
| title_short | What does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical Atlantic Forest? |
| title_sort | what does a phytophysiognomic mosaic reveal about mosses and liverworts from the subtropical atlantic forest |
| topic | Bryophytes Atlantic Forest domain Itapeva State Park pioneer formations sandy Restinga forest swampy Restinga forest |
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