Pseudoscorpion Recording Scheme of the UK

doi:10.15468/kucfzl

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 2024-12-15.

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

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

metadata author
Biological Records Centre

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