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Main Author: Juan José Alvarado
Format: Artículo científico
Language:es
Published: Universidad Estatal a Distancia 2021
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Online Access:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=515679454010
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  • Echinoderm research perspectives: A Central American bibliometric review Juan José Alvarado Sònia Fabregat Malé Multidisciplinaria (Ciencias Naturales y Exactas) Ecology Diadema evolution Echinoidea collaboration networks Central America, a narrow strip of land dividing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has a high diversity of marine and terrestrial species. Echinoderms are one of the most diverse marine groups with 420 reported species. Objective: To summarize echinoderm research in Central America. Methods: We compiled the literature from SCOPUS, Web of Science, SciELO, Google Scholar, Biodiversity Heritage Library, the Internet Archive and the Smithsonian Library. Results: We found 324 publications dating from 1840 to 2020; the early studies had a strong taxonomic focus, but after the 1970s, ecology, evolution and reproduction gained prominence. Echinoidea is the most studied class (38% of publications) due to its use in evolutionary studies as well as the importance of the genus Diadema in reef ecology and dynamics. Conclusion: We recommend more research on fisheries management, conservation and environmental education; and greater integration of local and international research. 2021 editorial 1659-4266 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=515679454010 es http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=5156 UNED Research Journal / Cuadernos de Investigación UNED application/pdf Universidad Estatal a Distancia UNED Research Journal / Cuadernos de Investigación UNED (Costa Rica) Num.2 Vol.13