Sensitive methods, capable of rapidly and accurately detecting aquatic invasive species, are
in demand. Molecular-based approaches, such as environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys …

The dreissenids, quagga mussel Dreissena bugensis and zebra mussel D. polymorpha, are
invasive freshwater mussels in Europe and North America. These species strongly impact …

Bivalves play an important part in freshwater ecosystems and improve water quality; the
thick-shelled river mussel Unio crassus is classified as a bioindicator. Unfortunately, the …

While cities are invasion hotspots, the view of urban residents on non-native species is
critically understudied–an important knowledge gap since strategies on biological invasions …

The early detection of invasive non‐native species (INNS) is important for informing
management actions. Established monitoring methods require the collection or observation …

The continuous spread of invasive alien species, as zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha),
is a major global concern and it is urgent to stop it. Early stages of an invasion are crucial …

The quagga mussel Dreissena rostriformis bugensis is an invasive species that has recently
spread to western Europe, causing major impacts on aquatic ecosystems and human …

Abstract Freshwater mussels (Order Unionoida) can provide crucial ecological functions and
services. However, many of them are endangered worldwide due to local extirpation and …

Invasive non-native species (INNS) pose a worldwide environmental threat, negatively
impacting invaded ecosystems on an ecological and economical scale. In recent decades …

Biodiversity must be documented before it can be conserved. However, it may be difficult to
document species with few individuals (Thompson, 2013; Goldberg et al., 2016), thus it …