Topic
Micropholis
About: Micropholis is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 8 publications have been published within this topic receiving 27 citations.
Papers
6 Jun 2011
TL;DR: The study indicated a distinction between Submontane Seasonal Forest and other forest formations on the Chapada, showing the need for more floristic and structural studies there.
Abstract: This study surveyed floristic composition and physiognomy of an area of submontane seasonal semi-deciduous forest and examine floristic relationships on the Chapada Diamantina. Angiosperm species were collected monthly in 2004 and from May 2006 to August 2007. Physiognomy was characterized by the profile and species’ habit. A total of 117 species belonging to 85 genera and 49 families were identified. Some of the more species-rich taxa are recurrent in other forests in Brazil, especially the families Fabaceae, Myrtaceae, Lauraceae and Apocynaceae, and the genera Ocotea, Myrcia, Casearia and Inga. The canopy consists of trees 10-16m tall, such as Micropholis gardneriana (Sapotaceae) and Pogonophora schomburgkiana (Euphorbiaceae) with 26-meter-tall emergents. The sub-canopy is located approximately 6-9 m above the forest floor and contains most of the tree species. The understory is composed mostly of saplings of the species that form the upper strata, species of the families Rubiaceae and Melastomataceae and Parodiolyra micrantha (Poaceae). Comparing with other forests showed taxa previously found on the Chapada Diamantina, indicating greater consistency and greater richness of the tree component on the Chapada: Myrtaceae, Fabaceae, Anacardiaceae, Apocynaceae, Sapotaceae, Simaroubaceae, Calyptranthes, Pouteria, Simarouba, Tapirira, Clusia, Miconia, Myrcia and Protium. The study indicated a distinction between Submontane Seasonal Forest and other forest formations on the Chapada, showing the need for more floristic and structural studies there.
19 citations
TL;DR: This study corroborates previous analyses based on molecular and morphological evidences that suggested that A. micropholis and A. khamirensis were valid species and indicates that both species have different ecological niches and are significantly separated from each other.
Abstract: Acanthodactylus micropholis Heidari, Rastegar-Pouyani, Rastegar-Pouyani & Rajabizadeh, 2013 and A. khamirensis Blanford, 1874 are genetically and morphologically distinct, but their ecological differentiation has not previously been evaluated. The ecological niche models of these two sister species Acanthodactylus were reconstructed using climate and geographical data. Species distribution modeling for A. micropholis and A. khamirensis was used to make predictions and showed that most parts of southern and southeastern Iran are suitable for the distribution of both species. Habitat suitability was mostly dependent upon minimum temperature of the coldest month and seasonal precipitation for A. micropholis and A. khamirensis, respectively. Niche similarity tests (niche overlap and identity tests) were performed to evaluate species differentiation based on the ecological species criterion. Our results indicate that both species have different ecological niches and are significantly separated from each other. Therefore, our study corroborates previous analyses based on molecular and morphological evidences that suggested that A. micropholis and A. khamirensis were valid species.
6 citations
TL;DR: This study provides an updated description of M. gardneriana, including macroand micro-morphological data, a distribution map, and comments on conservation status, ecological and taxonomy.
Abstract: In the present work, we synonymize Micropholis compta under M. gardneriana due to the overlap of morphoanatomical characters and the absence of distinctive attributes, verified during taxonomic and anatomical study of the genus Micropholis for Brazil. This study provides an updated description of M. gardneriana, including macro- and micro-morphological data, a distribution map, and comments on conservation status, ecological and taxonomy.
5 citations
1 Jan 2010
TL;DR: The present work consists of a taxonomic synopsis of the family Sapotaceae in Rio das Ostras municipality, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (22o31’37”S and 41o56'42"W).
Abstract: The present work consists of a taxonomic synopsis of the family Sapotaceae in Rio das Ostras municipality, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil (22o31’37”S and 41o56'42"W). The aim was to identify and catalogue the species of the local flora. Botanical collections, field observations and morphological studies were done for identification, description of the plant species, also supported by the literature and analysis of specimens from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo herbaria. It was verified the occurrence of about 18species of 7 genera: Pouteria Aubl. (P. bangii,P. grandiflora,P. macahensis, P. psammophila,P. aff. reticulata, P. torta e P. venosa), Chrysophyllum L. (C. imperiale, C. flexuosum,C. januariense e C. splendens), Diploon Cronq. (D. cuspidatum), Ecclinusa Mart.(E. ramiflora), Manilkara Adan. (M. subsericea), Micropholis (Griseb) Pierre (M. gardneriana e M. guyanensis) e Sideroxylon L. (S. obtusifolium). The taxonomic treatment includes an illustrated key for identification of the species, commentary on the morphology of the species, on their natural habitats, and of their conservation status according to the criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
2 citations
1 Jun 2008
TL;DR: O estudo da familia Sapotaceae e parte do levantamento da Flora da Serra do Cipo, Minas Gerais, Brasil, representa o area pelos generos Chrysophyllum com uma especie, Micropholis e Pouteria, com duas especies cada.
Abstract: Flora of Serra do Cipo, Minas Gerais: Sapotaceae). The study of the family Sapotaceae is a part of the project of "Flora of Serra do Cipo, Minas Gerais, Brazil". In that area, the family is represented by the genus Chryso- phyllum with one species, Micropholis and Pouteria, with two species each. A key to the species, descriptions and illus- trations, as well as comments on the geographic distribution, phenology and variability of the species are presented. Resumo - (Flora da Serra do Cipo, Minas Gerais: Sapotaceae). O estudo da familia Sapotaceae e parte do levantamento da Flora da Serra do Cipo, Minas Gerais, Brasil. Esta familia esta representada na area pelos generos Chrysophyllum com uma especie, Micropholis e Pouteria, com duas especies cada. Sao apresentadas chaves para as especies, descri- coes e ilustracoes, alem de comentarios sobre sua distribuicao geografica, fenologia e variabilidade.
2 citations
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