Extreme climatic events (ECEs)–such as unusual heat waves, hurricanes, floods, and droughts–can dramatically affect ecological and evolutionary processes, and these events …
Although it is assumed that the outcomes from scientific research inform management and policy, the so‐called knowledge–action gap (ie, the disconnect between scientific …
WR Haag, JD Williams - Hydrobiologia, 2014 - Springer
Abstract The North America freshwater mussel fauna has suffered an inordinately high recent extinction rate, and the small size and isolation of many remaining populations …
In this paper, we respond to Gozlan's views of the introduction of freshwater fish, as we strongly disagree with his view and approach. We demonstrate that many real‐world …
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 …
CS Kolar, D Chapman, WR Courtenay Jr, CM Housel… - 2007 - pubs.usgs.gov
The book is a detailed risk assessment and biological synopsis of the bigheaded carps of the genus Hypophthalmichthys, which includes the bighead, silver, and largescale silver …
In many North American rivers, populations of multiple species of non-native cyprinid fishes are present, including black carp (Mylpharyngodon piceus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon …
A set of universal guidelines is needed to determine the limit of detection (LOD) in PCR‐ based analyses of low‐concentration DNA. In particular, environmental DNA (eDNA) studies …
CS Kolar, DC Chapman, WR Courtenay Jr, CM Housel… - 2005 - digitalcommons.unl.edu
Carps of the family Cyprinidae, the largest family of freshwater fishes in the world (Nelson 1994), have long been introduced beyond their native ranges, a practice that continues …