The ecology of Stylodrilus heringianus Claparède (Oligochaeta, Lumbriculidae) in Newfoundland

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Zoology
• Main Author: Pickavance, J. R.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1971
• Subjects: Animal Science and Zoology; Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z71-081; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z71-081

Stylodrilus heringianus Claparède is reported from the Island of Newfoundland. Stages in the development of the genitalia are designated and described. The life history of the species in two temporary pools at Logy Bay, St. John's, Newfoundland, is described on the basis of the sexual stages. The life history in Newfoundland is discussed and compared with reports of the life history of the species from elsewhere.