Conservation status and a novel restoration of the endangered freshwater mussel Unio crassus Philipsson, 1788: Poland case

Bivalves play an important part in freshwater ecosystems and improve water quality; the thick-shelled river mussel Unio crassus is classified as a bioindicator. Unfortunately, the species is regarded as endangered and is under species protection in the whole of Europe. The reasons for the drastic de...

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Main Authors: Soroka Marianna, Wasowicz Barbara, Zając Katarzyna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2021-01-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Online Access:https://www.kmae-journal.org/articles/kmae/full_html/2021/01/kmae200117/kmae200117.html