Entocytheridae (Ostracoda) World Database

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Data obtained from published and unpublished scientific literature or own data.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.

Strengths

Ostracod species of Entocytheridae family and location of records for each species.

[ES] 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.

Collection period

1903-present.

[ES] 1903-actualidad.

Types of resources

Bibliographic data.

Taxonomic range

Kingdoms covered include: Animalia.

The Entocytheridae (Ostracoda) World Database collection includes members from the following taxa:
Entocytheridae and Ostracoda.

Geographic range

Global coverage.

Number of specimens in the collection

Click the Records & Statistics tab to access those database records that are available through the atlas.

Sub-collections

The Entocytheridae (Ostracoda) World Database collection contains these significant collections:

• Entocytheridae (Ostracoda) World Database
• IMOST: Ibero-Balearic and Macaronesian non-marine ostracods

Metadata last updated on 2023-08-24 13:42:41.0