Distribution of Octolasion cyaneum (Savigny, 1826) in Estonia 1993-2008 (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae)

The aim of the paper is to give an overview about distribution of the endogeic species Octalasion cyaneum (Savigny, 1826) in Estonia. First time, this endogeic species was found in 1980s in the Tallinn Botanical Garden (Northern-Estonia). The new results show that O. cyaneum is slowly expanding into...

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Published in:Zoology in the Middle East 2010-01, p.75-81
Main Authors: Kuu, A, Ivask, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Lumbricidae
Oligochaeta
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Summary:The aim of the paper is to give an overview about distribution of the endogeic species Octalasion cyaneum (Savigny, 1826) in Estonia. First time, this endogeic species was found in 1980s in the Tallinn Botanical Garden (Northern-Estonia). The new results show that O. cyaneum is slowly expanding into Estonian territory and becoming more abundant.
ISSN:0939-7140
DOI:10.1080/09397140.2010.10638460