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Biospeleology of the Piemonte |
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Systematic Photographic |
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Biospeleology of the Piemonte |
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TECHNICAL CARD
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Commune: |
Ormea, Eca |
Valley: |
Tanaro |
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Mons: |
Rocca d'Orse |
Map I.G.M.: |
91 IV SO Garessio |
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Coordinates: |
long.: 4°29'04" lat.: 44°10'24" |
Quota: |
1020 m a.s.l. |
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Length: |
600 m |
Difference in level: |
-82 m |
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Lithotype: |
Limestone |
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Cave of palaeo-anthropological interest in which have been made methodical excavations; into it descending meanders follow pits that bring to big halls.
In several visits, the author learned to appreciate the speleological and biospeleological value of this cavity.
Here is a list of the main elements of the fauna directly observed by the author:
CRUSTACEA ISOPODA: Buddelundiella armata
over debrits of wood at the basis of the first pit.
DIPLOPODA: Plectogona sp.
in all the extension of the cave, by 150 m from the entrance to the last hall.
Polydesmus cfr. troglobius above the first pit on debrits of wood (new station discovered by the author).
CHILOPODA: Lithobius sp.
ARACHNIDA ARANEAE: Linyphiidae
indet. at the basis of the first pit.
INSECTA TRICHOPTERA
indet. near the first pit.
INSECTA ORTHOPTERA: Dolichopoda ligustica
near the entrance.
INSECTA CARABIDAE TRECHINAE: Duvalius cfr. gentilei adults and larvas in the last hall, after the second pit.
CHIROPTERA: Rhinolophus ferrumequinum in the entrance branch.
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