Conservation status of freshwater mussels in Europe: state of the art and future challenges
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 …
services, yet many of their populations are in decline. We comprehensively review the status …
Deciphering mollusc shell production: the roles of genetic mechanisms through to ecology, aquaculture and biomimetics
Most molluscs possess shells, constructed from a vast array of microstructures and
architectures. The fully formed shell is composed of calcite or aragonite. These CaCO3 …
architectures. The fully formed shell is composed of calcite or aragonite. These CaCO3 …
Research priorities for freshwater mussel conservation assessment
N Ferreira-Rodríguez, YB Akiyama, OV Aksenova… - Biological …, 2019 - Elsevier
Freshwater mussels are declining globally, and effective conservation requires prioritizing
research and actions to identify and mitigate threats impacting mussel species …
research and actions to identify and mitigate threats impacting mussel species …
Freshwater mussel conservation: A global horizon scan of emerging threats and opportunities
DC Aldridge, IS Ollard, YV Bespalaya… - Global Change …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
We identified 14 emerging and poorly understood threats and opportunities for addressing
the global conservation of freshwater mussels over the next decade. A panel of 17 …
the global conservation of freshwater mussels over the next decade. A panel of 17 …
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 provide a modern consensus …
mussel (Bivalvia: Unionida) diversity and distribution. Here we provide a modern consensus …
Integrative taxonomy, biogeography and conservation of freshwater mussels (Unionidae) in Russia
IN Bolotov, AV Kondakov, ES Konopleva, IV Vikhrev… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Freshwater mussels are ecosystem engineers and keystone species in aquatic
environments. Unfortunately, due to dramatic declines this fauna is among the most …
environments. Unfortunately, due to dramatic declines this fauna is among the most …
RAD sequencing resolves fine-scale population structure in a benthic invertebrate: implications for understanding phenotypic plasticity
DLJ Vendrami, L Telesca… - Royal Society …, 2017 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The field of molecular ecology is transitioning from the use of small panels of classical
genetic markers such as microsatellites to much larger panels of single nucleotide …
genetic markers such as microsatellites to much larger panels of single nucleotide …
Factors driving changes in freshwater mussel (Bivalvia, Unionida) diversity and distribution in Peninsular Malaysia
Abstract Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionida) fulfil important ecosystem functions and
are one of the most threatened freshwater taxa globally. Knowledge of freshwater mussel …
are one of the most threatened freshwater taxa globally. Knowledge of freshwater mussel …
A review of the application of the macroinvertebrate-based multimetric indices (MMIs) for water quality monitoring in lakes
G Ndatimana, D Nantege, FO Arimoro - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
The increasing stress on lake ecosystems is affecting their functioning such as providing
goods and services to inhabiting organisms and riparian communities. Monitoring of water …
goods and services to inhabiting organisms and riparian communities. Monitoring of water …
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 monitoring freshwater …
amongst the most threatened animals in the world. Surveying and monitoring freshwater …