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 …

ABSTRACT Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionoida) are interesting because of their
unique life cycles, global aggregate distribution and ancient origin. They are also of practical …

Pearly mussels (Unionoidea) live in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. These
bivalves play important roles in freshwater ecosystems and were once both culturally and …

The term freshwater bivalve is very inclusive and not very informative. There are
representatives of at least 19 families that have at least one representative living in …

Freshwater mussel larval parasitism of fish is unique among bivalves. The relationship is
primarily phoretic rather than nutritive; only the smallest glochidia and the haustorial larva …

The 'Field of Dreams Hypothesis' states 'if we build it, they will come', referring to the
assumption that if habitats are restored, species will recolonise them. However, the ability of …

Nutrient loads and nutrient cycling, especially of phosphorus and nitrogen, are among the
most important controls on the character of freshwater ecosystems and have been greatly …

The Palaeoheterodonta is a diverse clade consisting of the freshwater bivalve order
Unionoida and its marine sister group, Neotrigonia. Neotrigonia is the sole surviving genus …

This study was primarily designed to contribute to the debate" Do accumulator species
reflect the element contamination level of their environment?" This research was carried out …

Indigenous peoples of North America, Australia, and New Zealand have a long tradition of
harvesting freshwater animals. Over generations of reliance and subsistence harvesting …