Characterization of the oligochaetefauna associated with a coffee ecosystem in Topes de Collantes in dry months
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Oligochaete diversity in agricultural soils is crucial for ecosystem health, as these organisms improve soil fertility and structure. This study aimed to characterize the oligochaetofauna in a shaded coffee plantation in Topes de Collantes, Cuba, during dry months (December 2003-March 2004). A total of 887 individuals were collected using stratified soil monoliths (25 × 25 × 30 cm) following the TSBF protocol and taxonomically identified. The results showed three exotic species (families Glossoscolecidae and Megascolecidae), dominated by Pontoscolex corethrurus (99.77% abundance), categorized as mesohumic endogeic. Density (354 ind m⁻²) and biomass (80.25 g m⁻²) were highest in the top 10 cm of soil, associated with high organic matter. It was concluded that the absence of native species reflects anthropogenic impact, while the shade of the guamo (Inga vera) favored biomass, supporting the role of oligochaetes as bioindicators of soil quality in agroecosystems.
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