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Freshwater Mussel Ecology: A Multifactor Approach to Distribution and Abundance
David L. Strayer
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Description for Freshwater Mussel Ecology: A Multifactor Approach to Distribution and Abundance
Hardback. Pearly mussels (Unionoidea) live in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. These bivalves play important roles in freshwater ecosystems and were once culturally and economically valuable as sources of food, pearls, and mother-of-pearl. This book offers a synthesis of the factors that control the distribution and abundance of pearly mussels. Series: Freshwater Ecology Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, 4 b/w photographs, 49 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: PSPF; PSVS; PSVT3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 237 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
Pearly mussels (Unionoidea) live in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. These bivalves play important roles in freshwater ecosystems and were once both culturally and economically valuable as sources of food, pearls, and mother-of-pearl. Today, however, hundreds of species of these mussels are extinct or endangered. David L. Strayer provides a critical synthesis of the factors that control the distribution and abundance of pearly mussels. Using empirical analysis and models, he assesses the effects of dispersal, habitat quality, availability of fish hosts, adequate food, predators, and parasites. He also addresses conservation issues that apply to other inhabitants of fresh ... Read more
Pearly mussels (Unionoidea) live in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. These bivalves play important roles in freshwater ecosystems and were once both culturally and economically valuable as sources of food, pearls, and mother-of-pearl. Today, however, hundreds of species of these mussels are extinct or endangered. David L. Strayer provides a critical synthesis of the factors that control the distribution and abundance of pearly mussels. Using empirical analysis and models, he assesses the effects of dispersal, habitat quality, availability of fish hosts, adequate food, predators, and parasites. He also addresses conservation issues that apply to other inhabitants of fresh ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Series
Freshwater Ecology Series
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520255265
SKU
V9780520255265
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About David L. Strayer
David L. Strayer is Senior Scientist at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies and author of Pearly Mussels of New York State, among other books.
Reviews for Freshwater Mussel Ecology: A Multifactor Approach to Distribution and Abundance
"Highly recommended."
S. R. Fegley Choice "Illuminating and thought provoking... This timely book will entice still more ecologists to study and help save these fascinating animals."
Wendell R. Haag Conservation Biology "A must-read for anyone working or studying the ecology of this diverse and endangered assemblage of mollusks."
Daniel L. Graf Journal Of Molluscan Stds/ Malacologist "Excellent... ... Read more
S. R. Fegley Choice "Illuminating and thought provoking... This timely book will entice still more ecologists to study and help save these fascinating animals."
Wendell R. Haag Conservation Biology "A must-read for anyone working or studying the ecology of this diverse and endangered assemblage of mollusks."
Daniel L. Graf Journal Of Molluscan Stds/ Malacologist "Excellent... ... Read more