Popov V. Earthworms (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) of Left-bank Ukraine: fauna, taxonomy, ecology.

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

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0408U005141

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Specialization

  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

25-11-2008

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

In the dissertation species composition of earthworms of Left-bank Ukraine was investigated. 25 species and 7 subspecies were found that are relate to 8 genuses of Lumbricidae family. Their morphological characteristic was observed in detail with usage of new specific systematical characteristic - typhlosole's form and square. Definitive tables of earthworms of Left-bank Ukraine were worked out. Faunistic complexes of earthworms in the main biotopes of all natural climatic zones were discovered.

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