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Natura Croatica Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 10 No.3

Špilja Zinzulusa: »vruća točka« ugrožene biološke raznolikosti Južne Italije

Authors: Giuseppe Pesce

Authors and affiliation

  • Giuseppe Pesce Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy

Abstract

The historical, geological, faunistic and ecological characteristics of the Zinzulusa cave (Castro Marina, South Italy), one of the most remarkable anchialine aquifers of Italy, are presented in this paper. The results of recent explorations and discoveries, in both the above-ground and submerged part of the cave, are pointed out. The cave is at present endangered and it requires measures aimed at keeping aquifer levels adequate to assure protection of its precious stygofauna. A list of threatened species living in the cave is appended.

Keywords

Zinzulusa cave, Italy, endangered taxa

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