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 …

The first animal mitochondrial genomes to be sequenced were of several vertebrates and
model organisms, and the consistency of genomic features found has led to a 'textbook …

Bivalves are ubiquitous members of freshwater ecosystems and responsible for important
functions and services. The present paper revises freshwater bivalve diversity, conservation …

Abstract Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) is a diverse family with around 700
species being widespread in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa. These animals fulfill key …

Molluscs are among the most diverse and widespread animal groups in freshwater habitats.
Unfortunately, like most freshwater taxa, they are decreasing dramatically and are now …

The concept of long-lived (ancient) lakes has had a great influence on the development of
evolutionary biogeography. According to this insight, a number of lakes on Earth have …

Located at the junction between Europe, Africa, and Asia, with distinct evolutionary origins
and varied ecological and geographical settings, together with a marked history of changes …

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 …

Freshwater ecosystems are the most vulnerable worldwide and freshwater bivalves rank
amongst the most threatened animals in the world. Surveying and monitoring freshwater …

Delimiting species boundaries is a fundamental yet challenging task that has been
especially problematic in morphologically conserved lineages. The use of genetic markers …