The campus of the Universidade Federal de São Carlos, in the municipality of Sorocaba, is composed of a forest remnant characterized by vegetation of seasonal semidecidual tropical forest and cerrado. We recorded 96 species of bryophytes in the area: 56 mosses (Fissidentaceae is the richest, with 11 spp.) and 40 liverworts (Lejeuneaceae is the most representative, with 21 spp.). Eight species are endemic to Brazil and two were mentioned for the first time in the State of São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. and Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). The predominance of corticolous species and mat life form indicate a strong relationship with the microclimate conditions of the environment, as well as the availability of substrate. The simultaneous presence of species from the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado indicates an transition zone bryoflora, at the same time that subcosmopolitan and ruderal species with wide distribution express the secondary character of the forest remnant.

O campus da Universidade Federal de São Carlos do município de Sorocaba é composto por um remanescente florestal caracterizado por vegetação de mata estacional semidecidual e cerrado. Foram encontradas 96 espécies de briófitas na área: 56 musgos (sendo Fissidentaceae a família mais rica, com 11 spp.) e 40 hepáticas (sendo Lejeuneaceae a mais representativa, com 21 spp.). Oito espécies são endêmicas do Brasil e duas foram citadas pela primeira vez no Estado de São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. e Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). O predomínio de espécies corticícolas e da forma de vida em tapete indicam a forte relação com as condições microclimáticas do ambiente, assim como a disponibilidade de substrato. A presença simultânea de espécies da Mata Atlântica e do Cerrado indica uma área de transição, ao mesmo tempo que espécies de ampla distribuição, subcosmopolitas e ruderais expressam o caráter secundário do remanescente florestal.

RESUMO O campus da Universidade Federal de São Carlos do município de Sorocaba é composto por um remanescente florestal caracterizado por vegetação de mata estacional semidecidual e cerrado. Foram encontradas 96 espécies de briófitas na área: 56 musgos (sendo Fissidentaceae a família mais rica, com 11 spp.) e 40 hepáticas (sendo Lejeuneaceae a mais representativa, com 21 spp.). Oito espécies são endêmicas do Brasil e duas foram citadas pela primeira vez no Estado de São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. e Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). O predomínio de espécies corticícolas e da forma de vida em tapete indicam a forte relação com as condições microclimáticas do ambiente, assim como a disponibilidade de substrato. A presença simultânea de espécies da Mata Atlântica e do Cerrado indica uma área de transição, ao mesmo tempo que espécies de ampla distribuição, subcosmopolitas e ruderais expressam o caráter secundário do remanescente florestal.

ABSTRACT The campus of the Universidade Federal de São Carlos, in the municipality of Sorocaba, is composed of a forest remnant characterized by vegetation of seasonal semidecidual tropical forest and cerrado. We recorded 96 species of bryophytes in the area: 56 mosses (Fissidentaceae is the richest, with 11 spp.) and 40 liverworts (Lejeuneaceae is the most representative, with 21 spp.). Eight species are endemic to Brazil and two were mentioned for the first time in the State of São Paulo (Fissidens allionii Broth. and Lejeunea subsessilis Spruce). The predominance of corticolous species and mat life form indicate a strong relationship with the microclimate conditions of the environment, as well as the availability of substrate. The simultaneous presence of species from the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado indicates an transition zone bryoflora, at the same time that subcosmopolitan and ruderal species with wide distribution express the secondary character of the forest remnant.

Much remains to be learned about biological diversity, which constitutes a valuable natural resource. Due to the pressure that human activity has put on natural resources, biodiversity has been reduced, often unbeknownst to those responsible for that activity. Therefore, we aimed to perform a quantitative and qualitative analysis of periphytic algae in the Itupararanga reservoir, correlating the results with the physical and chemical characteristics of the water, as well as with climatic conditions. To that end, five samples were collected at four sampling stations in the Itupararanga reservoir during the year 2010. Aquatic macrophytes were collected with a 156-cm² frame, and the periphytic algae were scraped free of the macrophytes with a brush. Samples were fixed in formaldehyde and Lugol's solution for the qualitative and quantitative analyses, respectively. We identified 156 taxa belonging to eight classes, and the overall density was 10,200-171,800 individuals/mm². The taxonomic composition and abundance of periphyton were found to be dependent on spatial and temporal factors, such as the type of substrate and the characteristics of the sampling site, as well as seasonal variations in the chemical and physical properties of the water.