The objective of this review is to update our previously published checklist of Recent
freshwater mussel species and genera (Graf & Cummings, 2007, J. Molluscan Stud.: 291 …

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 …

Found throughout the tree of life and in every ecosystem, parasites are some of the most
diverse, ecologically important animals on Earth—but in almost all cases, the least protected …

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 …

Abstract Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) is a diverse family with around 700
species being widespread in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa. These animals fulfill key …

Regional‐scale ecological processes, such as the spatial flows of material, energy, and
organisms, are fundamental for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in river …

While sometimes difficult to admit, perspectives of European and white males have
overwhelmingly dominated fisheries science and management in the USA. This dynamic is …

Freshwater mussels are ecosystem engineers and keystone species in aquatic
environments. Unfortunately, due to dramatic declines this fauna is among the most …

Freshwater is an essential resource for human life; however, its future availability is of
ongoing concern due to the impacts of climate change, industry, and population pressures …

Anthropogenic freshwater habitats may provide undervalued prospects for long‐term
conservation as part of species conservation planning. This fundamental, but overlooked …