Use of general zoogeographical subdivisions in particular zoogeographical researches for the example of the Palaearctic antlion fauna (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)

摘要

Some terms of general and special zoogeography, such as "fauna," "elementary fauna," "faunistic center," and "range" are defined. Characteristics of the main subdivisions used in general zoogeography are given; the complete list and map are providedfor the Palaearctic Kingdom. A method of special zoogeographical regionalization based on an analysis of general biogeographical subdivisions is demonstrated, using the Palaearctic antlion fauna as an example. The similarity dendrogram method reveals 15elementary faunas and 12 faunistic centers of antlions; these are characterized as centers of diversity and/or speciation.