Rotifera from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 3. New species and records with a list of Rotifera recorded and their distribution in different habitats from Sri Lanka

In two previous papers, the Eurotatorian fauna of Sri Lanka has been systematically dealt with. Description of 104 species is given in the previous papers. In the present study an additional twenty-two species are described. Of these two are new. The composition of the Sri Lanka Rotifera is discussed in relation to the fauna of other parts of the world. The distribution of the species in different types of habitats is studied on the basis of samples. A complete list of all Rotifera recorded from Sri Lanka so far is given for easy reference. Examples of localities where species were collected are also given.

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Main Authors: Chengalath, R., Fernando, C.H., Koste, W.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1974
Subjects:Biology, freshwater animals, freshwater fish, geographical distribution, check lists, taxonomy, Sri Lanka,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/32830
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