A fundamental problem of sustainability is how to reduce the double complexity of ecological
and social systems into simple operational terms. We highlight that the conservation concept …

The global decline of freshwater bivalves (Unionida) has prompted many programmes for
their conservation and augmentation, which often include a captive breeding component …

The freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera has been suffering major population
declines in Europe. This endangered species is a host specialist and exclusively requires …

Extensive fish production in earthen ponds is a common aquaculture practice, which
requires draining of the ponds for fish harvesting. Despite their value for biodiversity and …

The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and the thick‐shelled river mussel
(Unio crassus) are relatively widespread across Europe, but are strongly declining and are …

Background Habitat degradation and flow regime alterations are two of the most prominent
and common impact factors to freshwater mussel populations. Knowledge of the correlation …

Novel insights into habitat suitability for two Unionida freshwater mussels, Castalia ambigua
Lamarck, 1819 (Hyriidae) and Anodontites elongatus (Swainson, 1823)(Mycetopodidae) …

Bivalves are important components of freshwater ecosystems; however, they are also one of
the most threatened animal groups, especially members of the order Unionida. The main …

The two highly endangered European mussel species Margaritifera margaritifera and Unio
crassus are target species of conservation. Based on a recently completed systematic state …

Freshwater mussels are among the most imperiled freshwater taxa, and translocation of
these endangered species is one option for conservation. However, the long-term success …