In:
Karstologia : revue de karstologie et de spéléologie physique, PERSEE Program, Vol. 42, No. 1 ( 2003), p. 15-22
Abstract:
: Subterranean aquatic fauna of France : data base and biogeography. Many data exist on the aquatic subterranean fauna of France but they are scattered. Thus, large scale patterns of ground water biodiversity are still poorly documented due mainly to the lack of synthesis. Since 2002, we are currently gathering existing information on the distribution of sty gobite species in France. A first inventory is presented in this paper. The present data base contains 381 species and subspecies corresponding to more than 5700 records. This diversity indicates that the sty gobite fauna of France is among one of the richest ground water fauna in Europe. Our current knowledge of groundwater biodiversity varies markedly among zoological groups and regions. We are currently implementing the present data set in order to provide a distribution pattern as complete as possible of stygobite richness in France. The data base will be used for delineating hot-spots of biodiversity (specific richness, endemism), for identifying priority areas for conservation and for formulating and testing hypotheses on the origin and drivers of groundwater biodiversity.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0751-7688
DOI:
10.3406/karst.2003.2528
Language:
French
Publisher:
PERSEE Program
Publication Date:
2003
SSG:
13
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