Notes préliminaires sur la distribution spatiale de Meta menardi, Triphosa dubitata, Triphosa sabaudiata, Nelima aurantiaca et Culex pipiens au sein d'un écosystème cavernicole (Grotte de la Scierie: Hte.-Savoie)

Authors

John D. Bourne

Abstract

Following 8 months of observations in a richly populated cave, (Grotte de la Scierie, HauteSavoie, France), it has been possible to outline the movements and distribution of Meta menardi (Araneae), Nelima aurantiaca (Opiliones), Triphosa dubitata and Triphosa sabaudiata (Lepidoptera) and Culex pipiens (Diptera) within the cave ecosystem. Although no general rule can be postulated it appears that the morphology of the cave walls and the climatic conditions regulate the distribution of these 5 species within the cave ecosystem. The interactions between the 5 species have been investigated.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1827-806X.8.3.2

Recommended Citation

Bourne, John D.. 1976. Notes préliminaires sur la distribution spatiale de Meta menardi, Triphosa dubitata, Triphosa sabaudiata, Nelima aurantiaca et Culex pipiens au sein d'un écosystème cavernicole (Grotte de la Scierie: Hte.-Savoie). International Journal of Speleology, 8: 253-267.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ijs/vol8/iss3/2