Lampenflora communities of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, mosses and lichens colonize illuminated show-caves as a consequence disturbances to the caves? ecological equilibrium. These have unesthetic impacts can cause biodeterioration limestone. A 15% hydrogen peroxide solution was proposed for use an agent safe removal these microorganisms. This study tested effects three different biocides (h...

The Montes Claros Karst is located on the eastern margin of Bambuí Basin, one covers São Francisco Craton affected by Brasiliano Event, which deformed limestones Lagoa do Jacaré Formation, creating a westward folding system and pair fractures F1 (NNE-SSW) F2 (WNW-ESE). These structures control circulation water in limestone massifs, leading to development karst. main features karst landscape ar...

Synopsis Flies of the genus Arachnocampa are sit-and-lure predators that use bioluminescence to attract flying prey to their silk webs. Some species are most common in rainforest habitat and others inhabit both caves and rainforest. We have studied the circadian regulation of bioluminescence in two species: one found in subtropical rainforest with no known cave populations and the other found i...

The Maltese archipelago, occupying an area of c.316 km and situated in the central Mediterranean, consists of the inhabited islands of Malta and Gozo and a number of uninhabited islets and rocks. The islands are composed mainly of limestones of Oligo-Miocene age. Soils are young, show little horizon development, and are very similar to the parent rocks. There are no mountains, streams or lakes,...