ABSTRACT Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) are interesting because of their
unique life cycles, global aggregate distribution and ancient origin. They are also of practical …

Freshwater bivalves of the order Unioniformes represent the largest bivalve radiation in
freshwater. The unioniform radiation is unique in the class Bivalvia because it has an …

This well-illustrated book highlights freshwater mussels' fabulous diversity, amazing array of
often bizarre ecological adaptations, and their dire conservation plight. Summarizing and …

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 …

We present a revised list of freshwater mussels (order Unionida, families Margaritiferidae
and Unionidae) of the United States and Canada, incorporating changes in nomenclature …

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

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 Palaeoheterodonta is a diverse clade consisting of the freshwater bivalve order
Unionoida and its marine sister group, Neotrigonia. Neotrigonia is the sole surviving genus …

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 …

The subfamily Ambleminae is the most diverse subfamily of fresh‐water mussels (order
Unionoida), a globally diverse and ecologically prominent group of bivalves. About 250 …