Unionidae

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Noun1.Unionidae - freshwater mussels found worldwideUnionidae - freshwater mussels found worldwide  
family Unionidae
mollusk family - a family of mollusks
Bivalvia, class Bivalvia, class Lamellibranchia, class Pelecypoda, Lamellibranchia - oysters; clams; scallops; mussels
genus Unio, Unio - type genus of the family Unionidae
Anodonta, genus Anodonta - thin-shelled freshwater mussels
Dreissena, genus Dreissena - zebra mussels
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The highest incidence was observed in insects (37.6%) and mollusks (26.6%), with the most frequently ingested groups: snails (Gastropoda), caddisflies (Trichoptera), mussels (Unionidae), and aquatic midges (Diptera: Chironomidae).
First Examination of Diet Items Consumed by Wild-Caught Black Carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) in the U.S
Assessing causes of change in the freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in the Black River.
THE ASIAN CLAM CORBICULA FLUMINEA AS A POLLUTION SENTINEL SPECIES
The effect of dams on stream flow and freshwater mussel (Unionidae) assemblages was assessed in two river systems, the Cuyahoga River that famously led to the Clean Water Act, and the nearby Mahoning River, currently considered one of the most degraded systems in the nation.
10:15 AM - Noon Podium Session 4 Ecology and Environmental Science Mylander Room--BTSU 207
Rapid development of molecular resources for a freshwater mussel, Villosa lienosa (Bivalvia: Unionidae), using an RNA-seq-based approach.
Development of SSR Markers Using RNA-Seq Approach and Genetic Diversity of Two Populations of Asian Moon Scallop Amusium pleuronectes
North America's freshwater mussels of the family Unionidae are extremely diverse, with approximately 300 species found throughout its waters (Williams et al., 1993; Haag, 2012).
Modern occurrence of and size data for Quadrula aurea (Mollusca: Unionidae) from the Medina River of Texas
An evaluation of air and water transport of freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae).
Physiological response of invasive mussel Limnoperna fortunei (Dunker, 1857) (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) submitted to transport and experimental conditions/Resposta fisiologica do mexilhao invasor Limnoperna fortunei (Dunker, 1857) (Bilvalvia: Mytilidae) submetido ao transporte e condicoes experimentais
Freshwater mussels (Unionidae) are a diverse and conspicuous members of the benthic fauna in fresh waters (Haag and Staton, 2003; Haag, 2013).
Growth Performance of the Freshwater Mussel, Unio terminalis delicates (Lea, 1863) (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Unionidae) in the Golbasi Lake, Turkey
Post-extirpation recovery of the freshwater mussel (Bivalvia: Unionidae) fauna in the upper Illinois River.
Effects of lowhead dams on freshwater mussels in the Vermilion River Basin, Illinois, with comments on a natural dam removal
The superfamily Unionoidea is divided into two families, Unionidae and Margaritiferidae.
European freshwater pearls: part 1--Russia
Physiological responses to severe acid stress in four species of freshwater clams (Unionidae).
Acid effect on ion changes from haemolymph of Orthetrum sabina nymph
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