Occurrence and assemblage composition of millipedes (Myriapoda, Diplopoda) and terrestrial isopods (Crustacea, Isopoda, Oniscidea) in urban areas of Switzerland

• Published in: ZooKeys Vol. 176; no. 176; pp. 199 - 214
• Main Authors: Vilisics, Ferenc, Bogyó, Dávid, Sattler, Thomas, Moretti, Marco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers 01.01.2012
• Subjects: Cylindroiulus; Diplopoda; Indigenous species; Isopoda; Pitfall traps; Spatial distribution; Species composition; Species richness; Trichoniscus alemannicus; Zoology; Alps; Decomposers; woodlice; urban biodiversity; urbanization; arthropods

Terrestrial isopods and millipedes, members of the invertebrate macro-decomposer guild, were collected through pitfall traps in three Swiss cities (Zurich, Lucerne, Lugano). A total of 7,198 individuals of 17 isopod species (7093 ind.), and 10 millipede species (105 ind.) were captured. Besides the...