12. The Character and Dynamics of the Cerrado Herpetofauna

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. 1. Introduction: Development of Research in the Cerrados 1
5. Part I. Historical Framework and the Abiotic Environment
6. 2. Relation of Soils and Geomorphic Surfaces in the Brazilian Cerrado 13
7. 3. Late Quaternary History and Evolution of the Cerrados as Revealed by Palynological Records 33
8. 4. The Fire Factor 51
9. 5. Past and Current Human Occupation, and Land Use 69
10. Part II. The Plant Community: Composition, Dynamics, and Life History
11. 6. Vegetation Physiognomies and Woody Flora of the Cerrado Biome 91
12. 7. Herbaceous Plant Communities 121
13. 8. Patterns and Dynamics of Plant Populations 140
14. 9. The Role of Fire in Population Dynamics of Woody Plants 159
15. 10. Ecophysiology of Woody Plants 178
16. Part III. The Animal Community: Diversity and Biogeography
17. 11. Lepidoptera in the Cerrado Landscape and the Conservation of Vegetation, Soil, and Topographical Mosaics 201
18. 12. The Character and Dynamics of the Cerrado Herpetofauna 223
19. 13. The Avifauna: Ecology, Biogeography, and Behavior 242
20. 14. The Cerrado Mammals: Diversity, Ecology, and Natural History 266
21. IV. Insect-Plant Interactions
22. 15. Ant Foraging on Plant Foliage: Contrasting Effects on the Behavioral Ecology of Insect Herbivores 287
23. 16. Interactions Among Cerrado Plants and Their Herbivores: Unique or Typical? 306
24. 17. Pollination and Reproductive Biology in Cerrado Plant Communities 329
25. V. The Conservation of the Cerrados
26. 18. Biodiversity and Conservation Priorities in the Cerrado Region 351
27. Contributors 369
28. Index 373