The brown mussel Perna perna (Linnaeus, 1758) is a valuable resource for aquaculture in
tropical and subtropical coastal regions. It presents desirable characteristics for …

The aim of this study was to summarise the literature reporting the risk factors for mortality in
the mussel species Mytilus edulis and Mytilus galloprovincialis in order to identify potential …

To predict the risk associated with future introductions, ecologists seek to identify traits that
determine the invasiveness of species. Among numerous designated characteristics …

Background Environmental heterogeneity plays a major role in invasion and coexistence
dynamics. Habitat segregation between introduced species and their native competitors is …

For lasting holdfast attachment, the mussel Mytilus californianus coats its byssal threads with
a protective cuticle 2− 5 μm thick that is 4− 6 times stiffer than the underlying collagen fibers …

By associating closely with others to form a group, an animal can benefit from a number of
advantages including reduced risk of predation, amelioration of environmental conditions …

Understanding patterns of gene flow, selection and genetic diversity within and among
populations is a critical element of predicting how long-term changes in environmental …

CHRISTOPHER D. MCQUAID, FRANCESCA PORRI, KATY R. NICASTRO & GERARDO I.
ZARDI to environmental conditions are important. Viewed across the environmental gradient …

The mussel cuticle, a thin layer that shields byssal threads from environmental exposure, is
a model among high-performance coatings for being both hard and hyper-extensible …

Understanding interactions between invasive species and recipient communities is essential
to determining whether invasive species will become established and spread. In this study …