The life history, abundance,ĭistribution and resilience of R. Species was expanded from two to 17 counties. Were found between the juveniles and adults. Significant differences in the length andĭiameter of the body and in the diameter and depth of the aestivation chambers The earthworm'sĪnnual cycle is markedly seasonal, with an aestivation period throughout theĭriest and coldest season of the year. Metres of transect and 5.6 ± 3 individuals per hour. The Capture Per Unit Effort was 4.4 ± 5 individuals per 100 Is abundant in all of the sampled areas, showing its resilience to land-useĬonversion. alatus were investigated in Cerrado, pasturesĪnd Eucalyptus plantation areas following the harvestingĪctivities of the local extractors of this species. The life history, distribution andĪbundance of R. The establishment of management strategies.

This study was to gather ecological data about this species, which will support The Brazilian Cerrado hotspot used as live bait for about 80 years.

Rhinodrilus alatus is an endemic giant earthworm of

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