Benthic macro-invertebrate fauna associated with Dreissena mussels in the Meuse River: from incapacitating relationships to facilitation

Marescaux, Jonathan; Latli, Adrien; Lorquet, Julien; Virgo, Julie; Doninck, Karine Van; Beisel, J.-N.

doi:10.1007/s10452-015-9540-5

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“…However, the taxonomical revision performed by [79] and the analyses based on mitochondrial genomes performed by [80] revealed genetic distinctions among these taxa. Furthermore, a COI gene analysis performed on Chelicorophium revealed that the specimens clustered in two separate groups corresponding to C. curvispinum and to C. robustum [81], which is consistent with our data obtained in the case of the Lower Danube specimens.…”

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DNA Barcoding and Distribution of Gastropods and Malacostracans in the Lower Danube Region

et al. 2022

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This survey reports the spatial distribution of gastropods belonging to Caenogastropoda, Architaenioglossa, Littorinimorpha, Cycloneritida and Hygrophila orders, and malacostracans from Amphipoda and Mysida orders in the lower sector of the Danube River, Romania, using DNA barcoding based on the cytochrome C oxidase I (COI) gene sequence. Sampling was performed for eight locations of Danube Delta branches and Bechet area during three consecutive years (2019–2021). Molecular identification of sixteen gastropods and twelve crustacean individuals was confirmed to the species level, providing the first molecular identification of gastropods from the Lower Danube sector. Phylogenetic analysis showed that species of gastropods and crustaceans clustered in monophyletic groups. Among gastropods, Microcolpia daudebartii acicularis, Viviparus viviparus, Bithynia tentaculata, Physa fontinalis, Ampullaceana lagotis and Planorbarius corneus were identified in Chilia and Sulina branches; and the Bechet area was populated by Holandriana holandrii, Theodoxus transversalis and Gyraulus parvus. The amphipods and mysids were present along the three main Danube branches. The calculated density of these species revealed an abundant community of crustacean Chelicorophium robustum on Sulina branch, and Dikerogammarus haemobaphes and D. villosus in extended areas of the Danube Delta. The presence of these invertebrates along Danube River was reported in relation to the sediment type and water depth.

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DNA Barcoding and Distribution of Gastropods and Malacostracans in the Lower Danube Region

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“…In Poland, S. woodiana has been known since the 1980s only from artificially heated areas (Kraszewski, 2007) until recently, when it started to appear in natural waters (Cichy et al, 2016), including our study site. Similarly, American unionids, having no contact with dreissenids until the 1980s, seem to be more affected by biofouling (Ricciardi, 2003;Ricciardi et al, 1996;Strayer & Malcom, 2007) than European species (Burlakova et al, 2000;Lewandowski, 1976;Marescaux et al, 2016). Thus, that is why S. woodiana could be more sensitive to zebra mussel fouling.…”

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Mechanisms and impact of differential fouling of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha on different unionid bivalves

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Maćkiewicz

et al. 2018

Freshwater Biology

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Macrobiofouling is an important phenomenon in the aquatic environment, resulting in economic losses and environmental changes, including negative impact on hard‐shelled animals. A freshwater invasive byssate bivalve, the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha (Dreissenidae), strongly affects bivalves from the family Unionidae by fouling their shells. We tested potential mechanisms explaining variable fouling of different unionids (four native species: Anodonta anatina, A. cygnea, Unio pictorum, U. tumidus and the non‐native Sinanodonta woodiana) by the zebra mussel. We conducted a field survey (unionids collected at a sandy and muddy site in a dam reservoir), field experiment (unionids exposed without sediments in suspended baskets to dreissenid settlement) and laboratory experiment (a multiple choice test with and without the possibility of unionid burrowing into sandy sediments). In the survey, zebra mussel density was highest on A. anatina and S. woodiana, intermediate on U. pictorum and lowest on A. cygnea and U. tumidus. In the field experiment, A. anatina and S. woodiana were more fouled than Unio spp. In the laboratory, zebra mussels less often attached to U. pictorum and, when unionids could burrow themselves, also to S. woodiana. However, no unionid species was positively selected in the presence of stone substrata. The percentage of zebra mussels attached directly to unionids (compared to those attached to conspecifics) in the field survey was negatively related to the overall zebra mussel biomass. Zebra mussel fouling negatively affected the biomass of an allopatric S. woodiana on muddy bottom. Dreissenids overgrow different unionid species to variable extent, not only due to the differences in their exposed surface area, but, as our experimental results show, also because of their active substratum selection. Moreover, mussels seem to prefer unionid surface over conspecific shells, the latter being fouled only when overall dreissenid fouling is heavy. As unionids often constitute the main source of hard substratum for zebra mussels in waterbodies, the species composition of a unionid assemblage may affect dreissenid success by offering them variable substratum quality.

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“…This typically happens when introduced taxa occupy a new biotope and out‐compete their trophic competitors (Ward & Ricciardi, ). This is the case in freshwater systems where exotic Dreissenidae mussels ( Dreissena polymorpha and Dreissena bugensis ) or Corbiculidae have been shown to reduce populations of other large filter‐feeding taxa such as Sphaeriidae and Unionidae (Marescaux et al., ). However, if food is abundant, two species could share the same resources without negatively impacting each other (Pianka, ).…”

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River habitat homogenisation enhances trophic competition and promotes individual specialisation among young of the year fish

et al. 2019

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In large rivers, fish ontogenic development success is mainly influenced by resource availability and by the possibility of species to adapt their diet (i.e. trophic niche). Humans have drastically modified freshwater habitats, notably for navigation purposes. Such modifications may reduce food availability for young of the year (YOY) fish and, consequently, influence their ability to reach the adult age. In the Meuse River, decrease of fish abundance is thought to be linked to a drastic reduction of phytoplankton biomass. In this context of decreasing phytoplankton biomass, we studied trophic niches of three cyprinid species (common bleak Alburnus alburnus, chub Squalius cephalus, and roach Rutilus rutilus) and one percid species (European perch Perca fluviatilis) at various stages of development, using stable isotope analysis in order to compare intra‐ and interspecific competition between sites differing in degree of channelisation. Two reaches of the Meuse River differing by their degree of regulation were investigated. We hypothesised that habitat homogenisation would (1) decrease food resource availability and diversity and (2) increase trophic competition, particularly among earlier ontogenic stages, and promote individual specialisation. Our study provides evidence that in the context of low planktonic biomass, most YOY relied on benthic food sources. Furthermore, the Meuse River flow and depth regulation significantly impacted the abundance and species richness of YOY. In the heavily channelised reach, between‐stages competition and low resource diversity lead to an increase in diet partitioning between cyprinid larvae, as well as consumption of non‐optimal energetic food sources such as aquatic vegetation by some individuals. By contrast, in the less channelised reach, larvae displayed a generalist feeding habit focusing on high energy content prey such as different taxa of macroinvertebrates, suggesting that the diversity of habitat reduces the food competition within and between stages. Intraspecific resource repartition is a key point for YOY fish having to cope with plankton‐depleted conditions. Younger cyprinid stages seem more affected by intra‐ and inter‐specific competition in the more channelised reach. YOY fish communities were also less diversified and abundant in the more altered site, which highlight the importance of limiting channelisation to better conserve fish communities.

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Benthic macro-invertebrate fauna associated with Dreissena mussels in the Meuse River: from incapacitating relationships to facilitation

Cited by 11 publications

References 54 publications

DNA Barcoding and Distribution of Gastropods and Malacostracans in the Lower Danube Region

DNA Barcoding and Distribution of Gastropods and Malacostracans in the Lower Danube Region

Mechanisms and impact of differential fouling of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha on different unionid bivalves

River habitat homogenisation enhances trophic competition and promotes individual specialisation among young of the year fish

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