Annotated checklist of the marine Bivalvia of Rodrigues.

Authors :: Graham Oliver, P.
Holmes, Anna M.
Killeen*, Ian j.
Light†, Janice M.
Wood, Harriet
Source :: Journal of Natural History; 12/10/2004, Vol. 38 Issue 23/24, p3229-3272, 44p
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: This checklist illustrates and comments on the 109 species of marine bivalve currently known from Rodrigues. The fauna appears impoverished when compared to those of Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles. Low habitat diversity is postulated as the cause of impoverishment rather than the relatively young geological age of Rodrigues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Full Text Access

Tools