Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: PABLO ALEJANDRO LÓPEZ BEDOYA

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
DISCENTE: PABLO ALEJANDRO LÓPEZ BEDOYA
DATA: 25/07/2023
HORA: 14:00
LOCAL: Anfiteatro do Departamento de Entomologia
TÍTULO:

Neotropical mountain biomes and insect Diversity: knowledge gaps and anthropic drivers of diversity changes

PALAVRAS-CHAVES:

Cordillera, neotropical montains, multitaxa assessment, forest loss, climate change

PÁGINAS: 18
GRANDE ÁREA: Ciências Biológicas
ÁREA: Ecologia
SUBÁREA: Ecologia Aplicada
RESUMO:

Neotropical mountains are globally recognized as highly biodiverse biomes with notable
species endemism. However, the historical human development in these regions has led to
significant anthropic pressures on biodiversity. This combination of high biodiversity and
human impacts has classified Neotropical mountains as key vulnerable biomes requiring
conservation attention. Despite efforts to develop conservation plans, two major obstacles
hinder the construction of optimal strategies. Firstly, there is a lack of comprehensive
knowledge regarding the geographic distribution and taxonomic resolution of biodiversity, as
well as a bias in ecological research. Secondly, the differential effects observed in local
studies investigating the biodiversity response to anthropic impacts have impeded the
development of effective management plans in Neotropical Mountain biomes. In this study, I
will address these two obstacles focusing on (i) knowledge gaps and (ii) the effects of
anthropic impacts on Neotropical Mountain insects, chosen as a biodiversity study group due
to their exceptional diversity, critical ecological roles, and increasing endangerment. The
investigation will involve a systematic review of scientific literature using databases such as
Scielo, Scopus, and Web of Science. Additionally, I will employ the knowledge shortfalls
approximation to identify knowledge trends and gaps in the distribution, taxonomy, and
ecology of Neotropical Mountain insects. Furthermore, a meta-analytical approach will be
utilized to assess the response of these insects to anthropic impacts, focusing on impact types
and evaluated coverages. Overall, this study aims to establish a baseline understanding of
insect knowledge trends and gaps in the Neotropical Mountain biomes. Additionally, it will
unveil general patterns of insect response to anthropic impacts, serving as an initial step
towards developing more accurate conservation strategies for the vulnerable insect biome.

MEMBROS DA BANCA:
Externo ao Programa - EDUARDO VAN DEN BERG - DEC/ICN (Membro)
Externo ao Programa - MARCELO PASSAMANI - DEC/ICN (Suplente)
Interno - LUCAS DEL BIANCO FARIA (Membro)
Presidente - JULIO NEIL CASSA LOUZADA (Membro)