Annotated checklist and insular distribution of freshwater microcrustaceans (Copepoda: Calanoida & Cyclopoida; Cladocera: Anomopoda & Ctenopoda) in the Philippines

作者：Lopez, Mark Louie D.; Pascual, Jhaydee Ann F.; Dela Paz, Erica Silk P.; Rizo, Eric Zeus C.; Tordesillas, Dino T.; Kathleen Guinto, Shea; Han, Boping; Dumont, Henri J.; Mamaril, Augustus C., Sr.; Papa, Rey Donne S.^*

来源：Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 2017, 65: 623-654.

• zooplankton
• taxonomy
• diversity
• tropics
• inland waters

This checklist puts together available information on the taxonomy, distribution, and current status of freshwater microcrustacean zooplankton in the Philippines. To date, 81 species have been recorded from Philippine inland waters, including 55 cladoceran and 36 copepod species, in two cladoceran orders (six families); and in two copepod orders (four families). The level of endemicity and distribution patterns of microcrustaceans in the archipelago's freshwater systems reflects the island's origins, biogeographical status, and location in the tropics. However, there are problems: in terms of taxonomy, species level identification is often doubtful and further study on systematics and biogeography is needed to settle conflicts in identification. This is demonstrated by the 29 synonymies and misidentifications detected in previous Philippine records. In addition, the introduction of non-native species of fishes, zooplankton, and other aquatic organisms has begun negatively impacting inland aquatic biodiversity in the country, which is further exacerbated by eutrophication and other environmental changes.

• 出版日期2017
• 单位暨南大学