Freshwater mussels (Unionida) are one of the most imperiled animal groups worldwide,
revealing the fastest rates of extinction. Habitat degradation, river pollution and climate …

A cost-effective, portable, ultra violet assisted vertical re-circulatory depuration system
(UVDC) was developed and its effect on microbiological, heavy metal and proximate …

Parasites that require multiple hosts to complete their life cycles can significantly affect the
ecology of their hosts and ecosystems. Trematodes are obligatory parasites that use snails …

An investigation of the nutritional benefits of freshwater clams was undertaken from River
Benue, Nigeria. The method of data collection was the purposive sampling of four (4) …

Bacterial accumulation causes pathological alterations in shellfish tissues. Bivalve cleaning
from bacteria is crucial for safe consumption. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect …