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Pseudoscorpion Recording Scheme of the UK

Dataset homepage

Citation

Biological Records Centre (2017). Pseudoscorpion Recording Scheme of the UK. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/kucfzl accessed via GBIF.org on 2019-12-15.

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

  1. 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

originator
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/
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
Unit F, 14 - 18 St Mary's Gate, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PF
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Dr David Roy
administrative point of contact
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
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