Mapping of earthworm distribution for the British Isles and Eire highlights the under-recording of an ecologically important group

Carpenter, Daniel; Sherlock, Emma; Jones, David T.; Chiminoides, Jim; Writer, Thomas; Neilson, Roy; Boag, Brian; Keith, Aidan M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9619-1320; Eggleton, Paul. 2012 Mapping of earthworm distribution for the British Isles and Eire highlights the under-recording of an ecologically important group. Biodiversity and Conservation, 21 (2). 475-485. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-011-0194-x

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Abstract/Summary

Earthworms are important soil organisms yet we have limited knowledge on the geographical distribution of species. Using data from a variety of sources representing a total of 3,941 locality records we have produced the first distribution maps of earthworm species in the British Isles The maps highlight the paucity of knowledge on this ecologically important group. A systematic approach needs to be taken to bring earthworm species data to a level comparable with other important invertebrate groups such as nematodes and isopods. Through the recent establishment of an earthworm recording scheme, the Earthworm Society of Britain, working with the Biological Records Centre and earthworm researchers across the British Isles, aim to build comprehensive distribution information for future monitoring and research purposes.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-011-0194-x
Programmes:	CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity > BD Topic 1 - Observations, Patterns, and Predictions for Biodiversity
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Parr
ISSN:	0960-3115
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com
Additional Keywords:	distribution, earthworms, maps, recording
NORA Subject Terms:	Zoology Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	21 Dec 2011 14:25 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/15995

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-011-0194-x

Programmes:

CEH Topics & Objectives 2009 - 2012 > Biodiversity > BD Topic 1 - Observations, Patterns, and Predictions for Biodiversity

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Parr

ISSN:

0960-3115

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com