First record of the exotic earthworm Metaphire bahli (Gates, 1945) (Oligochaeta: Megascolecidae) from India
The occurrence of the exotic earthworm species Metaphire bahli (Gates, 1945) of the family Megascolecidae is recorded for the first time from India. Specimens were collected from the Alappuzha District of Kerala State. Its detailed description along with geographical distribution is provided.
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Language: | deu |
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Eötvös Loránd University
2019-06-01
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Series: | Opuscula Zoologica Instituti Zoosystematici et Oecologici Universitatis Budapestinensis |
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Online Access: | http://opuscula.elte.hu/PDF/Tomus50_1/Op_Narayanan_Metaphire_bahli_India.pdf |