MAPPING OF AREAS OF MODEL SPECIES OF ANIMAL POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN

Aim. The aim of the study is to carry out mapping of the distribution of model animal species (on the example of weevils-beetles) of the Republic of Dagestan as well as to design a set of zoogeographic maps. Methods. The study is based on materials of the field expeditionary research conducted in the period of 1999-2018 in various areas of Dagestan, collected using conventional entomological methods. As the source material for the creation of the maps was used the database created by the authors, the collection materials of the Institute of Ecology and Sustainable Development of the DSU, archive materials of the Sub-Department of Geography of Moscow Institute of Engineers in Geodesy, Aerophotography and Cartography (DTM, raster and vector topographic and thematic maps of the study area). Processing of the materials and creation of maps were carried out using such software platforms as ArcGIS, MapInfo and Adobe Illustrator CC. Results. Were mapped the areas of 14 model species of weevils-beetles which differ in their distribution, number as well as theoretical and practical significance. A database of mapped species was created. Mathematical foundations, general geographical and thematic content in the GIS environment, as well as editorial guidelines were developed, which allow presenting information in both vector and raster forms (traditional “paper” maps). Conclusion. A set of maps was created which reflects the ranges of model species of the animal population of the Republic of Dagestan: “Lowland Dagestan. Model species of weevils-beetles”, “Intramontane Dagestan. Model species of weevils-beetles”, “Montane Dagestan. Model species of weevils-beetles”.Aim. The aim of the study is to carry out mapping of the distribution of model animal species (on the example of weevils-beetles) of the Republic of Dagestan as well as to design a set of zoogeographic maps. Methods. The study is based on materials of the field expeditionary research conducted in the period of 1999-2018 in various areas of Dagestan, collected using conventional entomological methods. As the source material for the creation of the maps was used the database created by the authors, the collection materials of the Institute of Ecology and Sustainable Development of the DSU, archive materials of the Sub-Department of Geography of Moscow Institute of Engineers in Geodesy, Aerophotography and Cartography (DTM, raster and vector topographic and thematic maps of the study area). Processing of the materials and creation of maps were carried out using such software platforms as ArcGIS, MapInfo and Adobe Illustrator CC. Results. Were mapped the areas of 14 model species of weevils-beetles which differ in their distribution, number as well as theoretical and practical significance. A database of mapped species was created. Mathematical foundations, general geographical and thematic content in the GIS environment, as well as editorial guidelines were developed, which allow presenting information in both vector and raster forms (traditional “paper” maps). Conclusion. A set of maps was created which reflects the ranges of model species of the animal population of the Republic of Dagestan: “Lowland Dagestan. Model species of weevils-beetles”, “Intramontane Dagestan. Model species of weevils-beetles”, “Montane Dagestan. Model species of weevils-beetles”.

zoogeographic maps, range, database, GIS technology, model species, weevils-beetles, Dagestan

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