Abstract
BackgroundThis sampling-event dataset provides primary data about species diversity, age structure, abundance (in terms of biomass and density) and seasonal activity of earthworms (Lumbricidae). The study was carried out in old-growth broad-leaved and young forests of two protected areas ("Kaluzhskiye Zaseki" Nature Reserve and Ugra National Park) of Kaluga Oblast (Russia).New informationThe published dataset provides new data about earthworm communities in European Russia. We propose a new schema according to Darwin Core for the standardisation of the soil invertebrates survey data.
Highlights
Earthworms occur in soils almost across the whole world, preferring moist habitats of moderate temperature
We propose a new schema according to Darwin Core for the standardisation of the soil invertebrates survey data
They are amongst the major components of terrestrial ecosystems dominating the biomass of soil invertebrates in non-acidic soils (Lee 1985, Edwards and Bohlen 1996)
Summary
This sampling-event dataset provides primary data about species diversity, age structure, abundance (in terms of biomass and density) and seasonal activity of earthworms (Lumbricidae). The study was carried out in old-growth broad-leaved and young forests of two protected areas ("Kaluzhskiye Zaseki" Nature Reserve and Ugra National Park) of Kaluga Oblast (Russia). The published dataset provides new data about earthworm communities in European Russia. We propose a new schema according to Darwin Core for the standardisation of the soil invertebrates survey data. Keywords sampling-event data, soil biodiversity, "Kaluzhskiye Zaseki" Nature Reserve, Ugra National Park
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