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Mapping of earthworm distribution for the British Isles and Eire highlights the under-recording of an ecologically important group

verfasst von: Daniel Carpenter, Emma Sherlock, David T. Jones, Jim Chiminoides, Thomas Writer, Roy Neilson, Brian Boag, Aidan M. Keith, Paul Eggleton

Erschienen in: Biodiversity and Conservation | Ausgabe 2/2012

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Earthworms are important soil organisms yet we have limited knowledge on the geographical distribution of species. Using data from a variety of sources representing a total of 3,941 locality records we have produced the first distribution maps of earthworm species in the British Isles The maps highlight the paucity of knowledge on this ecologically important group. A systematic approach needs to be taken to bring earthworm species data to a level comparable with other important invertebrate groups such as nematodes and isopods. Through the recent establishment of an earthworm recording scheme, the Earthworm Society of Britain, working with the Biological Records Centre and earthworm researchers across the British Isles, aim to build comprehensive distribution information for future monitoring and research purposes.

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Titel: Mapping of earthworm distribution for the British Isles and Eire highlights the under-recording of an ecologically important group
verfasst von: Daniel Carpenter
Emma Sherlock
David T. Jones
Jim Chiminoides
Thomas Writer
Roy Neilson
Brian Boag
Aidan M. Keith
Paul Eggleton
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2012
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: Biodiversity and Conservation / Ausgabe 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0960-3115
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-9710
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-011-0194-x

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