Prof. Dr. George P. Stamou
Department of Ecology
School of Biology
Faculty of Sciences
Aristotle University
u.P. Box 119
540 06 Thessaloniki
Greece
Front cover illustration:
Ventral view of Glomeris balcanica (millipede). Photograph taken
by Dr. G.D. Iatrou.
ISBN-13: 978-3-642-79754-5
e-ISBN-13: 978-3-642-79752-1
DOl: 10.1 007/978-3-642-79752-1
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Stamou, George P., 1947- Arthropods of Meditterranean-type ecosystems I George P.
Stamou. p. cm. -- (Adaptations of desert organisms, ISSN 1430432) Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN-13: 978-3-642-79754-5
1. Arthropoda. 2. Mediterranean-type ecosystems. I. Title. II. Series. QL434.S87 1998 595-dc21 98-3139
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material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting reuse of illustrations,
recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in
data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the
provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and
permissions for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for
prosecution under the German Copyright Law.
© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1998
Softcover reprint of tlte hardcover 1 st edition 1998
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication
does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt
from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
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Department of Ecology
School of Biology
Faculty of Sciences
Aristotle University
u.P. Box 119
540 06 Thessaloniki
Greece
Front cover illustration:
Ventral view of Glomeris balcanica (millipede). Photograph taken
by Dr. G.D. Iatrou.
ISBN-13: 978-3-642-79754-5
e-ISBN-13: 978-3-642-79752-1
DOl: 10.1 007/978-3-642-79752-1
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Stamou, George P., 1947- Arthropods of Meditterranean-type ecosystems I George P.
Stamou. p. cm. -- (Adaptations of desert organisms, ISSN 1430432) Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN-13: 978-3-642-79754-5
1. Arthropoda. 2. Mediterranean-type ecosystems. I. Title. II. Series. QL434.S87 1998 595-dc21 98-3139
This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the
material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting reuse of illustrations,
recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in
data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the
provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and
permissions for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable for
prosecution under the German Copyright Law.
© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1998
Softcover reprint of tlte hardcover 1 st edition 1998
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication
does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt
from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use.
Cover design: design & production GmbH, Heidelberg
Camera ready by: Emanuel Rachl
SPIN 10476059
31/3136 - 5 4 3 2 1 0 - Printed on acid-free paper