ISSN:
1573-5125
Keywords:
Chironomidae
;
Trichoptera
;
distribution
;
glacial relict
;
Ireland
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The Killarney region, south-west Ireland, has a mild oceanic climate, yet elements of the flora and fauna in the area appear to have disjunct distributions. Eleven chironomid and two trichopteran taxa, which are considered cold stenothermous and generally occur outside Ireland at high altitudes or northern latitudes, are found in waters around 25 metres above sea level in Killarney. These are believed to be glacial relict elements which have survived in the region to live with a fauna depauperate in comparison to western Europe.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02255267
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