Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia, 27() 1984
Studies on the ecology of Proteroiulus fuscus (Am Stein, 1857) (Diplopoda, Blaniulidae)
Abstract:
This study deals with the biology and biocenotic role of the species Proteroiulus fuscus (Diplopoda) and its aplicability in soil zooamelioration. Its distribution in Poland, tolerance and preference as regards temperature, light, humidity and food, and the morphology and duration of particular developmental stages (especially periodomorphosis) are discussed. The dynamics and spatial distribution of populations relative to the age of the stand are described in detail and the biocenotic role of P. fuscus and the possibility of its introduction into new environments, i.e. into formerly arable soils designed for forestation, are also dealt with.
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