Terrestrial invertebrate fauna of Polish caves – a summary of 100 years of research

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors:J. Kocot-Zalewska, Domagała P.
Journal:Subterranean Biology
Volume:33
Pagination:45-69
Date Published:13/02/2020
ISSN:1768-1448
Keywords:caves, checklist, invertebrate, Poland, subterranean fauna, terrestrial
Abstract:

The year 2018 is particularly important in the history of zoological research in Poland. A hundred years ago, Kazimierz Demel published the first work concerning the terrestrial cave fauna of caves in the Ojców area. In this paper we present the extent of research on the terrestrial invertebrate fauna of Polish caves in the last 100 years. All accessible research papers that have been published during this period were analysed. Based on published literature, 593 species of terrestrial invertebrate were recorded in Polish caves. Additionally, detailed list of species of individual taxonomic groups was provided.

URL:https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/48805/
DOI:10.3897/subtbiol.33.48805
Short Title:SB
Citation Key:833
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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