Pearly mussels (Unionoidea) live in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. These bivalves play important roles in freshwater ecosystems and were once both

Synthesizes the ecology and natural history of North American freshwater mussels for scientists, natural resource professionals, students and natural history en

All those who think that bivalves are boring are in the best company. Karl von Frisch is reported to have turned the pages more quickly in texts where bivalves

Species. Freshwater mussels are the most rapidly declining group of animals in North America. This guide represents a first-ofits-kind reference to assist both

A practical, step-by-step guide to rearing freshwater mussels, one of the most imperiled groups of animals in the world.