As the global ocean continues to experience the consequences of an increase in the
frequency and intensity of heat waves, the trend is expected to persist into the 21st century …

Freshwater mussels of the order Unionida are currently one of the most imperiled groups of
organisms in the North American faunal region. Accurate risk assessments and …

In the present study, the combined effects of pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature
levels on the antioxidant responses of the mussel Mytilus coruscus were evaluated. Mussels …

Freshwater mussels (order Unionoida) face multiple environmental stressors, which pose
serious conservation challenges to this diverse assemblage of aquatic invertebrates. Of …

Understanding physiological adaptations of organisms to temperature changes that
characterize their habitat is the first step in predicting the putative effects of global climate …

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 …

In 1998, a strategy document outlining the most pressing issues facing the conservation of
freshwater mussels was published. Beginning in 2011, the Freshwater Mollusk …

Due to rapid global climate change, the temperature of streams and rivers is predicted to be
increased, influencing aquatic organisms, particularly bivalve species. To better understand …

Simple Summary Freshwater ecosystems face various threats, especially in recent decades,
that pose unprecedented challenges to human health, water supply, agriculture, forestry …

Summary North American freshwater mussels (Unionidae) are a diverse and imperilled
fauna that are very sensitive to flow alterations. Previous attempts to develop environmental …