The status and conservation of the fen raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius) at Redgrave and Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve, England

Biological Conservation

Volumn 95, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 153-164

  Smith, Helen ^a  

^a Waveney Cottage   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Biodiversity action plans; Dolomedes plantarius; Endangered species; Fenland restoration; Population monitoring

Indexed keywords

CONSERVATION STATUS; HABITAT RESTORATION; HYDROLOGY; SPIDER; WETLAND;

UNITED KINGDOM;

ARANEAE; DOLOMEDES PLANTARIUS; PISAURIDAE;

EID: 0033918395     PISSN: 00063207     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0006-3207(00)00030-6     Document Type: Article

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