One of the fundamentals in the ecotoxicological studies is the need of data comparison,
which can be easily reached with the help of a standardized biological model. In this context …

Chemical and biological monitoring of pollution in the aquatic environment is essential to
assess the quality of surface waters. Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have been …

In this study, zebra mussels, D. polymorpha, were exposed to extracts of sediments obtained
from two sites, a contaminated lake (Ketelmeer, Km) and a relatively clean lake …

Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is an invasive species that has proliferated in
European and North American rivers and lakes during the last century. In this study, D …

Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) were exposed at 12 canals and lakes situated in
Flanders (Belgium), in cages for six weeks during the summer of 2002. Accumulation of …

For over 20 years, mussels have been recommended as one of the most suitable
biomonitoring organisms for aquatic ecosystems. Though the common mussel (Mytilus …

Given that virtually all organisms are hosts for parasites, the investigation of the combined
effects of contamination and parasitism is important in the framework of aquatic bioindication …

A battery of eight biomarkers was used on the freshwater bivalve Dreissena polymorpha in
order to evaluate potential sub-lethal effects of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug …

Summary 1 The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha is a well‐known biofouler, having
potentially serious impacts on freshwater‐dependent industries. Chemical treatment is the …

The aim of this study was to assess the PCB pollutionof the South-Western branch of Lake
Como by using thezebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) as abioindicator since its recent …