An Updating of Large Branchiopods (Crustacea: Branchiopoda) Distribution in Serbia

Abstract

Data hitherto emphasized the problem of inadequate knowledge of Serbia as large branchiopods are concerned. The main objective of this work is to recheck the known distribution of some species and genera, as well as extend this knowledge to the less explored parts of the country. The aim of the survey was also to complement previous data, that were mainly been focused to the northern parts of the country. The study revealed occurrence and updated distribution of Anostraca (6 species), Notostraca (2 species) and Spinicaudata (2 species). We believe that present knowledge of our branchiopod fauna is far from being complete, but that this updated distribution would partly filled the gap existing, mainly for Central and Southern regions of Serbia.