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Conservation genomics reveals low genetic diversity and multiple parentage in the threatened freshwater mussel, Margaritifera hembeli
Margaritifera hembeli is a federally threatened freshwater mussel species restricted to three central Louisiana drainages. Currently, management...
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Main Classes of Rheophilic Macroinvertebrates Communities and Their Regional Variability in Eurasia
AbstractThis study aims to describe common characteristics of rheophilic macrozoobenthic communities among different regions, as well as their...
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Production of Pearls
The pearl is known as the queen of jewels, and has been used for adornment and as a symbol of material wealth throughout human history. Pearls are...
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Individual Growth of Anodonta beringiana (Unionidae, Bivalvia) in Postlarval Ontogenesis
Abstract—Individual linear growth in 26 specimens of Anodonta beringiana is studied by measuring the successive annual rings on the surface of the...
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An Unusual Evolutionary Strategy: The Origins, Genetic Repertoire, and Implications of Doubly Uniparental Inheritance of Mitochondrial DNA in Bivalves
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is typically passed on to progeny only by the female parent. The phenomenon of “doubly uniparental inheritance” (DUI) of...
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The conservation status of the world’s freshwater molluscs
With the biodiversity crisis continuing unchecked, we need to establish levels and drivers of extinction risk, and reassessments over time, to...
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Handling effects on survival and growth of plain pocketbook Lampsilis cardium (Rafinesque, 1820) freshwater mussels
Handling freshwater mussels may have negative impacts on their survival, growth, or reproduction, and this may affect our interpretation of how...
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Environmental DNA metabarcoding for freshwater bivalves biodiversity assessment: methods and results for the Western Palearctic (European sub-region)
Freshwater ecosystems are the most vulnerable worldwide and freshwater bivalves rank amongst the most threatened animals in the world. Surveying and...
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Major shortfalls impairing knowledge and conservation of freshwater molluscs
Molluscs are among the most diverse and widespread animal groups in freshwater habitats. Unfortunately, like most freshwater taxa, they are...
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Diversity, biogeography and conservation of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) in East and Southeast Asia
Recent research efforts have significantly advanced our knowledge on Asian freshwater mussel (Bivalvia: Unionida) diversity and distribution. Here we...
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Irregularity of the linear growth of the Margaritifera margaritifera (Bivalvia: Margaritiferidae) population of the Nemina River, Karelia
The dependence of shell growth in length and height during ontogeny has been studied in the pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera inhabiting the...
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Spatial aggregation of native with non-native freshwater bivalves and activity depletion under summer heat waves: ‘dangerous liaisons’ in a climate change context
Freshwater mussels are considered sedentary organisms. However, their foot provides the organ of locomotion, which enables an active behaviour. Their...
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Ecological Causes of High Morphological Plasticity of Members of a Taxon Inhabiting the Center of Its Origin (Exemplified by the Noble Salmons, Genus Salmo)
AbstractAs molecular genetic data have shown, the center of origin of the genus Salmo is located in the Ponto-Caspian basin; according to the...
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Effects of mussel and host fish density on reproduction potential of a threatened unionoid mussel: prioritization of conservation locations in management trade-offs
Management decisions in conservation of threatened species require trading off social needs against biodiversity values, including the prioritization...
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Irregularity of the linear growth of the Margaritifera margaritifera (Bivalvia: Margaritiferidae) population of the Syskyanjoki River, Karelia
The interdependence of shell growth in length and height during ontogeny has been studied in the pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera , inhabiting...
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Shells as Collector’s Items
Shell collecting, and the more scientific discipline of conchology, have a long history, and the general activity has made significant contributions...
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Genetic Diversity of the First Baltic Population of Rangia cuneata (Bivalvia: Mactridae)
The genetic diversity of the first Baltic population of the bivalve mollusk Rangia cuneata (G.B. Sowerby I, 1831) is studied on the basis of mtDNA...
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Endangered freshwater limpets in Japan are actually alien invasive species
Currently, many species are facing the risk of extinction, as it one of the most serious conservation issues. Many conservation programs have evolved...
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Feeding and nutrient excretion of the New Zealand freshwater mussel Echyridella menziesii (Hyriidae, Unionida): implications for nearshore nutrient budgets in lakes and reservoirs
Native freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) can represent a large portion of benthic biomass, but their functional role is still poorly...
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Modelling growth in the critically endangered freshwater mussel Margaritifera auricularia (Spengler, 1793) in the Ebro basin
Here we analyse in detail, for the first time, the growth pattern of the endangered freshwater mussel Margaritifera auricularia in the Ebro basin, a...
