We summarize current knowledge on the effects of the invasive Asian bivalve Limnoperna
fortunei (introduced in South America around 1990) on local biota. Limnoperna modifies …

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in
virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry …

An overview of the knowledge of the invasive feshwater golden mussel (Limnoperna
fortunei) is presented, with particular emphasis on the voids of our current understanding of …

The rapid and efficient analysis of plankton samples (eg enumeration, identification,
biomass determination) has been an important driver for recent technological developments …

The goal of this study was to analyse the presence, abundance, types, size and colours of
microplastics (MPs) in the soft tissue of the golden mussel Limnoperna fortunei in the …

In order to assess the effects of the introduced bivalve Limnoperna fortunei on water-column
properties of Salto Grande reservoir, experiments were conducted using six 400 L …

The impacts of biological invasions remain poorly known for some habitats, regions and
taxa. To date, there has been no comprehensive effort to review and synthesize the impacts …

In order to evaluate the effects of the golden mussel Limnoperna fortunei on phytoplankton
density and composition and nutrient recycling we conducted a 24 h filtration experiment in …

Abstract Limnoperna fortunei (L. fortunei)(Dunker, 1857), the golden mussel, is an invasive
species possessing exceptional environmental adaptability and a destructive impact on …

To determine the mean trophic level and food chain length and to quantify omnivory in a
floodplain lake of the Middle Paraná River, we constructed a food web model based on …