What we know and do not know about the invasive Asian clam Corbicula fluminea
Corbicula fluminea is a widespread and problematic invasive bivalve species in many
freshwater ecosystems. Here, a systematic literature review was performed to synthesise …
freshwater ecosystems. Here, a systematic literature review was performed to synthesise …
Declines in freshwater mussel density, size and productivity in the River Thames over the past half century
A pioneering, quantitative study published in Journal of Animal Ecology in 1966 on
freshwater mussel populations in the River Thames, UK, continues to be cited extensively as …
freshwater mussel populations in the River Thames, UK, continues to be cited extensively as …
Population‐level effects of parasitism on a freshwater ecosystem engineer, the unionid mussel Anodonta anatina
Parasites can negatively affect hosts at individual, population, and species‐level scales.
However, the link between individual‐and population‐level impacts is often poorly …
However, the link between individual‐and population‐level impacts is often poorly …
[HTML][HTML] Species-specific differences and temperature-dependence of Na+/K+-ATPase in freshwater mussels Anodonta anatina and Unio tumidus (Bivalvia: Unionidae …
The predicted global warming of surface waters can be challenging to aquatic ectotherms
like freshwater mussels. Especially animals in northern temperate latitudes may face and …
like freshwater mussels. Especially animals in northern temperate latitudes may face and …
Reproductive cycle, fecundity and growth of the freshwater mussel Unio tumidus (Bivalvia: Unionidae) from Lake Viinijärvi, Finland
O Abdelsaleheen, J Taskinen… - Journal of Molluscan …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Freshwater mussels have a substantial role in aquatic ecosystem function and provide
valuable ecosystem services, including water filtration, nutrient cycling, habitat creation and …
valuable ecosystem services, including water filtration, nutrient cycling, habitat creation and …
Freshwater Mussel (Unio pictorum) Shells Reveal Hydrological and Environmental Change From 1300 BC to the Present Day
Preserved biological communities can provide baseline data about the historical
ecosystems and environmental conditions that preceded recent anthropogenic alteration …
ecosystems and environmental conditions that preceded recent anthropogenic alteration …
Reproduction cycle, trematode parasitism and growth of freshwater mussel Anodonta anatina (Bivalvia: Unionidae)
Anodonta anatina, a widely distributed Eurasian freshwater mussel, has dramatically
declined and listed as endangered species in IUCN Red List in some parts of the Europe. To …
declined and listed as endangered species in IUCN Red List in some parts of the Europe. To …
Impact of habitat engineering by invasive Corbicula clams on native European unionid mussels
Biological invasions cause biodiversity erosion on a global scale. Invasive species
spreading beyond their natural range compete with native fauna for food and space, push …
spreading beyond their natural range compete with native fauna for food and space, push …
Stable isotope analysis reveals trophic segregation between the invasive zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha and the native duck mussel Anodonta anatina in Lake …
Non-indigenous freshwater bivalves negatively affect invaded ecosystems through different
mechanisms, including inter-specific competition for trophic resources. Here, we …
mechanisms, including inter-specific competition for trophic resources. Here, we …
[HTML][HTML] The reproductive costs of bitterling fish and zebra mussel parasitism to a unionid mussel
Unionid mussels are one of the most vulnerable groups of animals, with multitude of factors
responsible for the decline of their populations in the freshwater ecosystems. Many of those …
responsible for the decline of their populations in the freshwater ecosystems. Many of those …