Abstract
Examination of about 290 samples collected within 25–34.5° S, 18–33° E and consideration of the previous publications revealed about 112 species of Cladocera. Newly recorded species are 18 (including not yet described taxa). Endemics (including not yet described species) are 16, making about 7% of known species. A rather wide representation of species occurring in the Palearctic is remarkable.References
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