The biodiversity of species and their rates of extinction, distribution, and protection
Background A principal function of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is to “perform regular and timely assessments …
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is to “perform regular and timely assessments …
Biodiversity on the brink: an assessment of conservation strategies for North American freshwater mussels
WR Haag, JD Williams - Hydrobiologia, 2014 - Springer
Abstract The North America freshwater mussel fauna has suffered an inordinately high
recent extinction rate, and the small size and isolation of many remaining populations …
recent extinction rate, and the small size and isolation of many remaining populations …
The conservation status of the world's freshwater molluscs
With the biodiversity crisis continuing unchecked, we need to establish levels and drivers of
extinction risk, and reassessments over time, to effectively allocate conservation resources …
extinction risk, and reassessments over time, to effectively allocate conservation resources …
Systematics, distribution, biology, and conservation of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) in China
X Liu, Y Liu, R Wu, DT Zanatta… - Aquatic …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Freshwater mussels (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Unionida) have a broad global distribution
on every continent except Antarctica. However, owing to human activities, the diversity of …
on every continent except Antarctica. However, owing to human activities, the diversity of …
Gains and gaps in knowledge surrounding freshwater mollusk ecosystem services
Ecosystems provide essential services to people including food, water, climate regulation,
and aesthetic experiences. Biodiversity can enhance and stabilize ecosystem function and …
and aesthetic experiences. Biodiversity can enhance and stabilize ecosystem function and …
Sustaining freshwater biodiversity in the Anthropocene
Globally, fresh water is a limited resource, covering only about 0.8% of the world's surface
area. With over 126,000 species living in its ecosystems, freshwater harbours a …
area. With over 126,000 species living in its ecosystems, freshwater harbours a …
Freshwater Mollusca of the Circumpolar Arctic: a review on their taxonomy, diversity and biogeography
Since the end of the 19th century, the circumpolar fauna of freshwater Mollusca has not
been reviewed despite the substantial increase of knowledge on this subject. A review of the …
been reviewed despite the substantial increase of knowledge on this subject. A review of the …
[HTML][HTML] Illuminating hotspots of imperiled aquatic biodiversity in the southeastern US
Abstract The southeastern United States is a global hotspot for aquatic biodiversity but has
relatively little land under protection. To guide conservation investment in this region, we …
relatively little land under protection. To guide conservation investment in this region, we …
Springsnails: a new conservation focus in western North America
Springsnails (genus Pyrgulopsis) are one of the most abundant and diverse members of the
endemic western North American aquatic biota. These tiny gastropods are imperiled by …
endemic western North American aquatic biota. These tiny gastropods are imperiled by …
Molecular species delimitation refines the taxonomy of native and nonnative physinine snails in North America
Being able to associate an organism with a scientific name is fundamental to our
understanding of its conservation status, ecology, and evolutionary history. Gastropods in …
understanding of its conservation status, ecology, and evolutionary history. Gastropods in …