Ecology and Evolution, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(7)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Freshwater bivalve mussels in the order Unionida are highly endangered ecosystem engineers with a parasitic lifecycle necessitating fish host to metamorphose from larval glochidia juvenile mussel. While many species broadcast spawners and release large number of into water column, other have variety evolved lure mechanisms mantle displays attract hosts ensure more targeted infestation. Almost all found exclusively North America, only one European (
Язык: Английский