Physical and chemical constraints limit the habitat window for an endangered mussel

Campbell, Cara A.; Prestegaard, K. L.

doi:10.1007/s10750-016-2642-9

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“…Species with stronger adaptability to environmental change may become dominant in this area (Bogan, 2008;Bogan & Roe, 2016). Some studies have also shown that habitat characteristics, such as substrate and environmental factors, have significantly affected the distribution of freshwater mussels (Akiyama & Maruyama, 2010;Campbell & Prestegaard, 2016;Martin, Larry, & Björnl, 2008;Nakano, Takakura, Morii, & Urabe, 2017;Negi & Mamgain, 2013;Vaughn, 2018). For example, Akiyama and Maruyama (2010) and Xiong et al (2013) revealed that freshwater mussels likely occur in muddy areas with abundant organic matter.…”

Section: Key Factors For Determining Spatial Heterogeneity Of Freshmentioning

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Declining freshwater mussel diversity in the middle and lower reaches of the Xin River Basin: Threat and conservation

Sun

Liu

Wü

et al. 2019

Ecology and Evolution

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Freshwater mussels provide important functions and services for aquatic ecosystems, but populations of many species have been extirpated. Information on biodiversity plays an important role in the conservation and management of freshwater mussels. The Xin River Basin is a biodiversity hotspot for freshwater mussels in China, with more than 43 species known, but populations of which are decreasing. Here, we quantify the diversity of freshwater mussels in the middle and lower reaches of the Xin River Basin and study the correlation of habitat characteristics and freshwater mussel diversity. Compared to the historical period, the number of species, density, and biomass of freshwater mussels decreased 33%, 83%, and 82% in the current period, respectively. Fifty two percent of recorded species were empty shells, and 14 native freshwater mussels were not found in the study area. Four species are currently listed as vulnerable species using IUCN criteria and their global status. The assemblage structure of freshwater mussels exhibits significant spatial differences, and there was a correlation with substrate and physicochemical parameters. The main tributary of the Xin River with higher freshwater mussel diversity should be established as one large protected area because the nestedness component was the main pattern of beta diversity. These results indicated freshwater mussel diversity was declining rapidly, which can help focus conservation effort for freshwater mussel biodiversity.

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Section: Key Factors For Determining Spatial Heterogeneity Of Freshmentioning

confidence: 99%

Declining freshwater mussel diversity in the middle and lower reaches of the Xin River Basin: Threat and conservation

Sun

Liu

Wü

et al. 2019

Ecology and Evolution

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Predicting suitable habitat for surrogate species of critically imperiled freshwater mussels to aid in translocations

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Stodola,

Stodola

et al. 2023

Freshwater Science

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Physical and chemical constraints limit the habitat window for an endangered mussel

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Declining freshwater mussel diversity in the middle and lower reaches of the Xin River Basin: Threat and conservation

Declining freshwater mussel diversity in the middle and lower reaches of the Xin River Basin: Threat and conservation

Predicting suitable habitat for surrogate species of critically imperiled freshwater mussels to aid in translocations

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