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 …

Cryptic invasions are defined as the introduction and spread of non-native lineages within
the species' native range (intra-specific cryptic invasion) or the invasion of non-native …

Freshwater mussels are declining globally, and effective conservation requires prioritizing
research and actions to identify and mitigate threats impacting mussel species …

Co‐extinctions are increasingly recognized as one of the major processes leading to the
global biodiversity crisis, but there is still limited scientific evidence on the magnitude of …

Abstract Freshwater mussels (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Unionida) have a broad global distribution
on every continent except Antarctica. However, owing to human activities, the diversity of …

The effects of invasive alien species (IAS) on host–affiliate relationships are often subtle and
remain unnoticed or insufficiently quantified. The global decline of freshwater unionid …

Studies on species richness patterns along elevation gradients are fascinating and gaining
attention. We compiled data from 118 studies of elevational gradients in a broad range of …

The ability to attract mates, acquire resources for reproduction, and successfully outcompete
rivals for fertilizations may make demands on cognitive traits—the mechanisms by which an …

Co‐extirpation among host–affiliate species is thought to be a leading cause of biodiversity
loss worldwide. Freshwater mussels (Unionida) are at risk globally and face many threats to …

The survival of affiliate (dependent) species in a changing environment is determined by the
interactions between the affiliate species and their available hosts. However, the patterns of …