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The Freshwater Mussels (Unionoida) of the World (and other less consequential bivalves)

FM(U)otW(aolcb) is the web version of the MUSSEL Project Database. Follow the links to browse the data or use the custom Google search field. Either way, you win!

Publication Sousa et al. (2014): summary
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Complete Citation

Sousa, R., A. Novais, R. Costa & D.L. Strayer. 2014. Invasive bivalves in fresh waters: impacts from individuals to ecosystems and possible control strategies. Hydrobiologia 735(1): 233-251. Available electronically.

Taxonomic Opinions

Alasmidonta marginata

Batissa violacea

Corbicula fluminea

Dreissena bugensis

Dreissena polymorpha

Eupera cubensis

Fusconaia flava

Lampsilis cardium

Lasmigona subviridis = Platynaias subviridis

Leptodea fragilis = Potamilus fragilis

Ligumia nasuta = Sagittunio nasutus

Ligumia recta

Limnoperna fortunei

Pisidium amnicum

Pisidium henslowanum = Euglesa henslowana

Pisidium moitessierianum = Odhneripisidium moitessierianum

Pisidium punctiferum

Pisidium supinum = Euglesa supina

Potamilus alatus

Pyganodon grandis

Sinanodonta woodiana

Sphaerium corneum