List of terrestrial invertebrates of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands (exclusive of Acarina and Insecta), with some records of freshwater species

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1993
Authors:W. B. Muchmore
Journal:Caribbean Journal of Science
Volume:29
Issue:1-2
Pagination:30-38
Abstract:

Abstract: A list is given of the terrestrial invertebrates known to occur on St. John, with the exception of the Acarina and Insects. Included are: Platyhelminthes (land planarian) – 1; Mollusca (snails and slugs) – 32; Annelida (earthworms) – 1; Onychophora (Peripatus) – 1; Crustacea (woodlice, beachhoppers, crabs) – 28; Arachnida (scorpions, pseudoscorpions, harvestmen, spiders, etc.) – 120; Myriapoda (centipedes, millipedes, etc.) – 19. In addition, a few freshwater species are noted. A bibliography of all works referring to these animals is provided.

Resumen: Se provee una lista de los invertebrados terrestres conocidos de St. John, con la excepción de Acarina e Insecta. Se incluyen: Platyhelminthes (planaria terrestre) – 1; Mollusca (caracoles y babosas) – 32; Annelida (lombrices de tierra) – 1; Onychophora (Peripatus) – 1; Crustacea (carcomas, saltarines, cangrejos) - 28; Arachnida (escorpiones, pseudoescorpiones, opiliones, arañas, etc.) – 120; Myriapoda (ciempiés, milpiés) – 19. También son informadas varias especies dulceacuícolas. Se provee una bibliografía que incluye todos los trabajos referentes a estos animales.

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