Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems. Freshwater
mussels perform many important functions in aquatic ecosystems, which can in turn be …

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

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

Southeast Asia harbors a unique and diverse freshwater fauna of Mesozoic origin, which is
under severe threat of extinction because of rapid economic development and urbanization …

Ecosystems provide essential services to people including food, water, climate regulation,
and aesthetic experiences. Biodiversity can enhance and stabilize ecosystem function and …

Two Unionida (freshwater mussel) families are present in the Northern Hemisphere; the
Margaritiferidae, representing the most threatened of unionid families, and the Unionidae …

The taxonomy and biogeographic history of the bivalve family Margaritiferidae are
controversial because previous molecular studies did not provide a well-resolved …

The systematics of Oriental freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) is poorly known. Here,
we present an integrative revision of the genus Trapezoideus Simpson, 1900 to further …

Vietnam has the second highest diversity of freshwater mussels (Unionida) in Asia after
China. The purpose of this paper is to compile an up-to-date list of the modern unionid fauna …

Freshwater mussels are threatened with extirpation in North America. They are a sentinel
species for ecosystem function and contribute towards many ecosystem services. As …