Artículo
Characterization and selection of microhabitat by Microcavia australis (Rodentia: Caviidae): first data in a rocky habitat in the Hyperarid Monte Desert of Argentina
Fecha de publicación:
12/2014
Editorial:
de Gruyter
Revista:
Mammalia
ISSN:
0025-1461
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
Clasificación temática:
Resumen
A rocky habitat, in its broadest sense, may be described as any locality that contains boulders, rocks, scree, pebbles, outcrops, cliffs, or caves. In these habitats, mammals find shelter sites that they use as nesting sites or dens to raise their young in a stable microclimate that is relatively secure from predators. The aim of this study was to characterize and evaluate the microhabitat selection by the southern mountain cavy (Microcavia australis) in a rocky habitat. This rodent selected the highest and deepest crevices, which provided them with a more stable microenvironment than outside. The present study is the first to report a southern mountain cavy population associated with a rocky habitat, suggesting a strong plasticity to inhabit a variety of habitats, as indicated by its wide distribution.
Palabras clave:
Crevices
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Microcavia Australis
,
Microhabitat Characterization
,
Monte Desert
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Articulos(CCT - SAN JUAN)
Articulos de CENTRO CIENTIFICO TECNOLOGICO CONICET - SAN JUAN
Articulos de CENTRO CIENTIFICO TECNOLOGICO CONICET - SAN JUAN
Articulos(CIGEOBIO)
Articulos de CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES DE LA GEOSFERA Y BIOSFERA
Articulos de CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES DE LA GEOSFERA Y BIOSFERA
Articulos(SEDE CENTRAL)
Articulos de SEDE CENTRAL
Articulos de SEDE CENTRAL
Citación
Andino, Natalia del Pilar; Borghi, Carlos Eduardo; Giannoni, Stella Maris; Characterization and selection of microhabitat by Microcavia australis (Rodentia: Caviidae): first data in a rocky habitat in the Hyperarid Monte Desert of Argentina; de Gruyter; Mammalia; 80; 1; 12-2014; 71–81
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