Diversity of introduced terrestrial flatworms in the Iberian Peninsula: a cautionary tale

Many tropical terrestrial planarians (Platyhelminthes, Geoplanidae) have been introduced around the globe. One of these species is known to cause significant decline in earthworm populations, resulting in a reduction of ecological functions that earthworms provide. Flatworms, additionally, are a pot...

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Main Authors: Marta Álvarez-Presas, Eduardo Mateos, Àngels Tudó, Hugh Jones, Marta Riutort
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2014-06-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/430.pdf