Short-term threats for the sustained survival of freshwater Mollusca in the Olifants River and selected tributaries.

The conservation status of less than 2% of the more or less 7000 mollusk species known worldwide have been properly assessed. Consequently the general level of imperilment is poorly documented and almost certainly underestimated. Freshwater mollusks live permanently in water, have limited means of m...

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Main Authors: Kenné N. de Kock, Cornelius T. Wolmarans, Mathilde Kemp, Wietsche Roets
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: South African Journal of Science and Technology 2013-02-01
Series:South African Journal of Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/395