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Natura Croatica : Periodicum Musei Historiae Naturalis Croatici, Vol. 10 No. 1, 2001.

Review article

The 110th anniversary of the marine research station at Rovinj (Adriatic Sea, Croatia). Reference collections

Dušan Zavodnik ; Center for Marine Research, »Ruđer Bošković« Institute, Obala G. Paliaga 5, HR-52210 Rovinj, Croatia
Nevenka Zavodnik ; Center for Marine Research, »Ruđer Bošković« Institute, Obala G. Paliaga 5, HR-52210 Rovinj, Croatia
Ljiljana Iveša ; Center for Marine Research, »Ruđer Bošković« Institute, Obala G. Paliaga 5, HR-52210 Rovinj, Croatia

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Abstract

The creation and destiny of reference collections deposited at the marine research station in Rovinj (founded in 1891) are described. By the end of the World War II collections and scientific equipment were transported to Italy and the Institute was demolished. At present in the institution now named Center for Marine Research zoological collections comprising 1160 species and 4520 lots, and herbarium of about 400 taxa/1850 herbarium sheets and samples are deposited.

Keywords

zoological collections; herbarium; history; Rovinj; Croatia; Adriatic Sea

Hrčak ID:

28884

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/28884

Publication date:

31.3.2001.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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