LEONOV S. Distribution, populations' structure and biology of reproduction in Crimean molluscs of genus Helix (Gastropoda, Pulmonata)

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

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0405U003500

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Specialization

  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

27-09-2005

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

It is shown that distribution of species in Crimea is limited by climatic factors and presence of suitable biotopes. Specific diagnoses are specified. It is displayed that interspecific hybridization between H. albescens and H. lucorum assumed before is impossible because of exposed peculiarities of reproductive system structure.It is shown that variability of sizes and proportions of shell, phenetical structure of populations of H. albescens and H. lucorum is determined by geographical, climatic and biotopical factors.It is set that spatial structure of natural populations of H. albescens has the aggregated character.

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