Microcondylaea bonellii as a new host for the European bitterling Rhodeus amarus
We report for the first time that the freshwater mussel Microcondylaea bonellii (Férussac, 1827) functions as a suitable host for the European bitterling Rhodeus amarus (Bloch, 1782). Given the recent expansion of R. amarus in Europe, the possible physiological cost (e.g. competition for oxygen, red...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2020-01-01
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Series: | Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems |
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Online Access: | https://www.kmae-journal.org/articles/kmae/full_html/2020/01/kmae190141/kmae190141.html |
Summary: | We report for the first time that the freshwater mussel Microcondylaea bonellii (Férussac, 1827) functions as a suitable host for the European bitterling Rhodeus amarus (Bloch, 1782). Given the recent expansion of R. amarus in Europe, the possible physiological cost (e.g. competition for oxygen, reduction in water circulation, and consequent impairment of filter-feeding) of this interaction may further affect the already poor conservation status of M. bonellii populations. |
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ISSN: | 1961-9502 |