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Macro- and Meiofaunal Communities in Brazilian Mangroves and Salt Marshes

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Brazilian Mangroves and Salt Marshes

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In between its roots and in the muddy sediments, mangroves are home to a variety of both macro- and meiofaunal species. Although the ever-changing intertidal habitat, coupled with fluctuations in salinity and hypoxic sediments, creates harsh environmental conditions that require specific adaptations of the organisms, a rich and diverse fauna inhabits mangroves. In contrast, the high productivity and the enhanced habitat complexity generated by the presence of vegetation provide a suitable environment for many species. Whether living within the sediment, associated closely with mangrove trees, or with other species, the ecological role of the benthic fauna is crucial for the mangrove’s health and functioning. As many species are of important economic value as well, protecting the mangrove forests from suppression, overexploitation, and pollution is essential for both the fauna and human well-being. Many species are vulnerable to changes and that may be the focus of further studies registering the environmental changes in a habitat at risk. In this chapter, we present information regarding the benthic fauna of Brazilian mangroves, giving examples of typical species, their ecological roles and economic importance, and threats posed by anthropic activities.

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The authors would like to thank Clemente Coelho Júnior and Guilherme Moraes de Oliveira Abuchahla for providing images to this chapter. The authors acknowledge the Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (Fapesp) for financial support to HHC (2018/22036-0) and GNC (grant 2017/17071-9), linked to the FAPESP Global Climate Change Research Program thematic project (grant 2015/03804-9), to BPC (2017/21986-2) and YMLSE (2018/05099-9); and the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico for financial support to ACZA (301551/2019-7).

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Checon, H.H., Corte, G.N., Cunha, B.P., Shah Esmaeili, Y.M.L., Fonseca, G., Amaral, A.C.Z. (2023). Macro- and Meiofaunal Communities in Brazilian Mangroves and Salt Marshes. In: Schaeffer-Novelli, Y., Abuchahla, G.M.d.O., Cintrón-Molero, G. (eds) Brazilian Mangroves and Salt Marshes. Brazilian Marine Biodiversity . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13486-9_9

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