Mussels within the subfamily Bathymodiolinae, in particular the larger Bathymodiolus
species (sensu lato) thriving at cold seeps and hydrothermal vents, are among the most …

The family Mytilidae is a family of bivalve mussels that are distributed worldwide in diverse
marine habitats. Within the family, classification systems and phylogenetic relationships …

Evolutionary adaptation to novel, specialized modes of life is often associated with a close
map** of form to the new function, resulting in narrow morphological disparity. For bivalve …

Mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) are an excellent source of information for
phylogenetic and evolutionary studies, but their application in marine invertebrates is …

Based on the nucleotide sequences of the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of
specimens taken from two mussel species (Arcuatula senhousia and Mytilus coruscus), an …

The circular mitochondrial genome of Mytilisepta virgata spans 14,713 bp, which contains
13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 22 transfer RNA genes …

Smooth-shelled blue mussels, Mytilus spp., have a worldwide antitropical distribution and
are ecologically and economically important. Mussels of the Mytilus edulis species complex …

Background Mitochondrial genomes have become a powerful tool for studying molecular
genetics and phylogeny of mollusks. Currently, the position of Modiolinae within Mytilidae …

The introduction rate of alien species in the Mediterranean Sea is rapidly growing, and their
taxonomical identification is increasingly challenging. This uncertain identification often …

Fossil invertebrates are relevant to the understanding of past environmental phenomena
due to their sensitivity to abiotic conditions. This work identified fossiliferous associations in …