Odonata como bioindicador em riachos do Cerrado: uma análise cienciométrica

Abstract

The Cerrado, one of the most biodiverse tropical savannas in the world, faces increasing threats due to human activities, especially deforestation and land-use change. This study reviews the use of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) as bioindicators in Cerrado streams, highlighting their sensitivity to environmental changes and their importance for ecological monitoring. The scientometric analysis identified 15 articles on the topic, addressing their spatial distribution and life stages analyzed (adults and larvae). The results reinforce the importance of Odonata in environmental assessment, highlight knowledge gaps regarding larval-stage species, and suggest the need to expand studies for a better understanding of the impacts of intensive pesticide use on the biodiversity of the biome’s rivers.