A device and standard variables to describe microhabitat structure of small mammals based on plant cover

Autor:	S. R. FREITAS, R. CERQUEIRA, M. V. VIEIRA
Jazyk:	angličtina
Předmět:	habitat methods neotropics small mammals techniques Science Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Zoology QL1-991 Botany QK1-989
Zdroj:	Brazilian Journal of Biology, Vol 62, Iss 4b, Pp 795-800
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1678-4375 1519-6984
DOI:	10.1590/S1519-69842002000500008
Popis:	Studies quantifying habitat structure generally use several instruments. This paper aims to propose a new and efficient device to characterize microhabitat structure of small mammals. Seven measurements were taken: plant cover, litter cover, rock cover, canopy cover, and vegetative obstruction at three heights. The device is a 0.25 m² square wooden frame (0.50 m x 0.50 m) divided in to 100 open squares by wire mesh. Average time spent to measure each trapping station was six minutes. This new device is efficient, i.e., quick, practical, simple, and reliable. It can be used in any kind of forest. We propose this method as a standard method to describe habitat structure.
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