Recent research has demonstrated that ponds contribute a great deal to biodiversity at a
regional level as networks of habitat patches that also act as 'stepping stones' to facilitate the …

Apple snails (Ampullariidae) are among the largest and most ecologically important
freshwater snails. The introduction of multiple species has reinvigorated the field and …

We reviewed literature describing the potential for freshwater anthropogenic waterbodies to
act as refuges from disturbance. We identified research related to the refuge potential of a …

From evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen, a book that will make you see yourself and
the world around you in an entirely new way* Carrion crows in the Japanese city of Sendai …

Ampullariidae comprises two lineages of freshwater gastropods: one Old World and one
New World. Recent molecular work confirmed the monophyly of the family and began to …

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

Urban freshwaters provide a range of ecosystem services, including stormwater
management, water treatment, biodiversity, and aesthetics. Management of freshwaters …

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 …

Reservoirs located in urban areas suffer specific pressures related to human activities. Their
monitoring, management, and protection requirements differ from reservoirs situated in non …

The tropical malacofauna of Southeast Asia is well known for its species richness because
this region is situated at the crossroads of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and although …