Freshwater mussels of the Order Unionida provide important ecosystem functions and
services, yet many of their populations are in decline. We comprehensively review the status …

The objective of this review is to update our previously published checklist of Recent
freshwater mussel species and genera (Graf & Cummings, 2007, J. Molluscan Stud.: 291 …

Abstract Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) is a diverse family with around 700
species being widespread in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa. These animals fulfill key …

To re-evaluate the relationships of the major bivalve lineages, we amassed detailed morpho-
anatomical, ultrastructural and molecular sequence data for a targeted selection of exemplar …

Freshwater mussels of the order Unionida are key elements of freshwater habitats and are
responsible for important ecological functions and services. Unfortunately, these bivalves …

Recent research efforts have significantly advanced our knowledge on Asian freshwater
mussel (Bivalvia: Unionida) diversity and distribution. Here we provide a modern consensus …

The systematics of the molluscan class Bivalvia are explored using a 5-gene Sanger-based
approach including the largest taxon sampling to date, encompassing 219 ingroup species …

The ornamental pet trade is often considered a key culprit for conservation problems such as
the introduction of invasive species (including infectious diseases) and overharvesting of …

The concept of long-lived (ancient) lakes has had a great influence on the development of
evolutionary biogeography. According to this insight, a number of lakes on Earth have …

The objective of this paper is to review the current state of our knowledge of freshwater
bivalve diversity and evolution in order to identify some of the “Great Unanswered …