We summarized existing knowledge on Dreissena polymorpha (the zebra mussel) and D. r.
bugensis (the quagga mussel), including data on their taxonomy, systematics, evolution, life …

Insights into symbiosis between eukaryotic hosts and their microbiomes have shifted
paradigms on what determines host fitness, ecology, and behavior. Questions remain …

Microplastic contamination is a global concern due to its conspicuous presence in aquatic
ecosystems and its toxic nature to environmental and human health. False mussels are …

Detecting disturbances in microbial communities is an important aspect of managing natural
and engineered microbial communities. Here, we implemented a custom-built continuous …

The dark false mussel Mytilopsis leucophaeata occurs as non-native species in Asia,
Europe and South America. Despite the low population density usually found in its native …

Most freshwater bacterial communities are characterized by a few dominant taxa that are
often ubiquitous across freshwater biomes worldwide. Our understanding of the genomic …

Species invasion is an important disturbance to ecosystems worldwide, yet knowledge
about the impacts of invasive species on bacterial communities remains sparse. Using a …

Abstract We measured Quagga Mussel grazing-induced changes in seston concentration in
20-L laboratory mesocosms containing lake water, during May-October, as part of a study to …

Biological invasions impact both agricultural and natural systems. The damage can be
quantified in terms of both economic loss and reduction of biodiversity. Although the …

Bacteria represent most of the biodiversity and play key roles in virtually every ecosystem. In
doing so, bacteria act as part of complex communities shaped by interactions across all …