Monitoreo ambiental participativo comunitario, mediante escarabajos coprófagos como bioindicadores en la parroquia de los Encuentros, cantón Yantzaza

Abstract

Abstract: In the present study, a participatory sampling was carried out with the Masuk Las Vegas shuarcommunity in the parish of Los Encuentros canton Yantzaza. As a starting point, the main environmental problems presented by the community were determined. Subsequently, a participatory sample of coprophagous beetles was carried out together with the community using the collection methodology with pitfall traps in two transects of 400 m each. Analyses of biodiversity indices demonstrated that transect two recorded the highest species richness and the greatest abundance. 95 individuals and 6 species were recorded, which led to a high diversity and dominance of beetles. Regarding the social part, the inhabitants collaborated with the initiative and were very interested, obtaining positive results throughout the sampling. Finally, a proposal for environmental education is proposed with the community, so that they can apply them in the area and it is for theirbenefit.