Pseudoscorpion Recording Scheme of the UK
Citation
Biological Records Centre (2021). Pseudoscorpion Recording Scheme of the UK. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/kucfzl accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-26.Description
This Pseudoscorpion dataset originates from the Pseudoscorpion Recording Scheme. All the survey data were collected by volunteers and compiled by Gerald Legg, the national scheme organiser. Prior to digitising the data an atlas was produced by Philip Jones under the auspices of Paul Harding using the card data in BRC. The recording cards were input to electronic format by Gerald Legg. Recording for the scheme is continuing. A revised Linnean Society Synopsis of the British Fauna: Pseudoscorpions in preparation as is a revised key.Purpose
To provide distribution data about Pseudoscorpions.Sampling Description
Quality Control
Earlier records were subject to routine validation by BRC. Later records were sent to the Scheme organiser for verification.Method steps
- From BRC cards, records submitted by volunteers, abstracted historical data, local record centres, consultants and museum collections.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Great Britain & Ireland.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorBiological Records Centre
Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford, Maclean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BB
Oxfordshire
GB
Telephone: 01491 692 564
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
homepage: http://www.brc.ac.uk/
metadata author
Biological Records Centre
Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford, Maclean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BB
Oxfordshire
GB
Telephone: 01491 692 564
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
homepage: http://www.brc.ac.uk/
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
David Roy
administrative point of contact
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk