Functional interactions of non-native aquatic fauna with European freshwater bivalves: implications for management
Freshwater bivalves are key faunal elements of aquatic ecosystems. Native species declines
are paralleled by increasing distribution and abundances of non-native species. Appropriate …
are paralleled by increasing distribution and abundances of non-native species. Appropriate …
Surviving global change: a review of the impacts of drought and dewatering on freshwater mussels
KC Cushway, J Geist, AN Schwalb - Biological Reviews, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The increase in the frequency and intensity of droughts and heatwaves caused by climate
change poses a major threat to biodiversity. In aquatic systems, sedentary species such as …
change poses a major threat to biodiversity. In aquatic systems, sedentary species such as …
Quantifying a mass mortality event in freshwater wildlife within the Lower Odra River: Insights from a large European river
A Szlauer-Łukaszewska, Ł Ławicki, J Engel… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the summer of 2022, the River Odra in Europe witnessed a significant ecological disaster,
leading to an unprecedented mass mortality among fish, bivalves, and water snails. The …
leading to an unprecedented mass mortality among fish, bivalves, and water snails. The …
Distribution and potential impacts of non-native Chinese pond mussels Sinanodonta woodiana (Lea, 1834) in Bavaria, Germany
Abstract The Chinese pond mussel, Sinanodonta woodiana, is non-native to European
freshwater systems. Originating from Asia, it was brought to Europe in the 1970s and is now …
freshwater systems. Originating from Asia, it was brought to Europe in the 1970s and is now …
Freshwater unionid mussels threatened by predation of Round Goby (Neogobius melanostomus)
KH Clark, DD Iwanowicz, LR Iwanowicz, SJ Mueller… - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Indigenous freshwater mussels (Unionidae) are integral to riverine ecosystems, playing a
pivotal role in aquatic food webs and providing ecological services. With populations on the …
pivotal role in aquatic food webs and providing ecological services. With populations on the …
Review of the globally invasive freshwater mussels in the genus Sinanodonta Modell, 1945
In this review, we synthesize the current knowledge of the biology, ecology, and impact of
Sinanodonta freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionidae), native to East Asia, that have …
Sinanodonta freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionidae), native to East Asia, that have …
A global synthesis of predation on bivalves
Predation is a dominant structuring force in ecological communities. In aquatic
environments, predation on bivalves has long been an important focal interaction for …
environments, predation on bivalves has long been an important focal interaction for …
An Update on the Conservation Status Assessment of two Endangered Freshwater Mussel Species in Bavaria, Germany
The two highly endangered European mussel species Margaritifera margaritifera and Unio
crassus are target species of conservation. Based on a recently completed systematic state …
crassus are target species of conservation. Based on a recently completed systematic state …
Mussels with luggage: the influence of artificially attached “backpack” devices on mussel movement behavior
Background Freshwater mussels are important keystone and indicator species of aquatic
ecosystems. Recent advances in sensor technology facilitate applications to individually …
ecosystems. Recent advances in sensor technology facilitate applications to individually …
Invasive earthworms can change understory plant community traits and reduce plant functional diversity
Among the most important impacts of biological invasions on biodiversity is biotic
homogenization, which may further compromise key ecosystem processes. However, the …
homogenization, which may further compromise key ecosystem processes. However, the …