Invasion of the tropical earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus (Rhinodrilidae, Oligochaeta) in temperate grasslands

The tropical earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus (Rhinodrilidae, Oligochaeta) presents a broad distribution (e.g., 56 countries from four continents). It is generally assumed that temperature appears to limit the success of tropical exotic species in temperate climates. However, the distribution range...

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Main Authors: Diana Ortiz-Gamino, Paulino Pérez-Rodríguez, Angel I. Ortiz-Ceballos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-10-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2572.pdf