Onychophora in invertebrate conservation: priorities, practice and prospects |
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Authors: | T. R. NEW |
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Affiliation: | Department of Zoology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia |
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Abstract: | The rationale of promoting onychophorans as target taxa in invertebrate conservation is discussed. Current knowledge relevant to onychophoran conservation is outlined and gaps are identified. The prospects for conserving onychophorans are discussed, and priorities suggested. |
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Keywords: | Peripatidae Peripatopsidae umbrella species ecology |
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