Mediterranean spring ecosystems are unique habitats at the interface between surface
water and groundwater. These ecosystems support a remarkable array of biodiversity and …

This study highlights the conservation problems faced by the tiny freshwater bivalves of the
family Sphaeriidae, also known as pea, pill, or fingernail clams (or mussels) in Europe …

The aim of this study was to determine the biological, morphometric, and shape
characteristics of the bivalve Rangia cuneata in the initial phase of colonisation. A total of …

Freshwater molluscs are widely utilized for food and medicine in many regions of the world.
One such area in India is the northeast, where tribal and economically underdeveloped …

This study provides the first attempt to investigate the molecular diversity of South Caucasian
freshwater molluscs (Mollusca, Gastropoda) and lay down the first bricks to build up a DNA …

Freshwater bivalves of the family Sphaeriidae (fingernail, pea, and pill clams) are difficult to
survey and identify due to their small size and overlapping morphological traits …

The family Sphaeriidae Deshayes, 1855 is widely distributed across the globe, except for
Antarctica, with a high species richness of up to 200 species. In Morocco, freshwater …