Entocytheridae (Ostracoda) World Database
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Code
Entocytheridae-WDB -
Registration date
02/07/2013 -
Update date
02/07/2013 - Download the sheet
Description
Georreferenced world database of species of the ostracod family Entocytheridae, based on published information. Created July 2013. Study extent Global published information on the presence of living individuals of the Family Entocytheridae. Sampling description Data obtained from published and unpublished scientific literature or own data. Samples of Entocytheridae obtained by collecting their hosts (crayfish and other crustaceans) by hand or traps, etc. and filtering the fixative (ethanol, formalin) or medium (carbonated water, habitat water) where the hosts were stored. Method steps Search the literature databases, find original sources citing the presence of an Entocytheridae anywhere in the world. Note the species cited and the location. Find the (aprox.) coordinates for the location.Overall information
Strengths
Especies de ostrácodos de la familia Entocytheridae y localización de las citas de cada especie.
How to cite
Mestre, A. & Mesquita-Joanes, F. (2013) Entocytheridae (Ostracoda) World Database
Taxonomic coverage
Scientific names
Entocytheridae, Ostracoda.
Common names
invertebrados.
Geospatial coverage
Mundial.
Collection period
1903-actualidad.
Types of datasets
datos bibliográficos.
Digitalization
Nº of copies / records
3.900
Nº of species
220
Percentage of georeferenced registers
100
Does it include Type specimens?
No
Map of Specimens
Related Resources
Publications
- Hart, D. G. & C. W. Hart, Jr.,1974. The ostracod family Entocytheridae: 1-239. (Fulton Press Inc., Lancaster).
- Mestre, A., Monrós, J.S., Mesquita-Joanes, F., 2012. Building a database of the entocytheridae ostracods of the world. Kölner Forum Geol. Paläont., 21: 45-46
- Mestre, A., Monrós, J.S., & Mesquita-Joanes, F. (in review). Building a database of the Entocytheridae ostracods of the world. Crustaceana