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General
Information in this database is based on data from the cited literature, adapted to the requirements and terminology of the identification key, as well as from own studies. In case of contradictions, implausible information was omitted. In case of doubt, both is mentioned with reference to the respective literature.
Data from online sources were retrieved on the date indicated in the header of the reference list. Since these sources are subject to update, it is possible that they will no more match at a later date. The functionality of all links was also checked at this time, but cannot be guaranteed for all time due to possible technical changes by the respective operators.
The author reserves the right to correct, supplement or delete parts of this website without prior notice.
Disclaimer
The author assumes no liability for the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided. Liability claims against the author, relating to material or immaterial damage resulting from the use of possibly incomplete or incorrect information provided, are excluded.
The author cannot be held responsible for any content linked or referred to from his page, unless he has full knowledge of illegal contents and would be able to prevent the visitors from viewing those pages.
The author hereby declares that no illegal content was discernible on these pages at the time the links were established. However, only that part of these pages was checked containing the information on the species to which the respective links were set. Because many sources are comprehensive works or databases, it is impossible to check their entire content. The author also has no influence on changes to these pages at a later date and does not gain knowledge of them.
Copyright notes
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