North American freshwater mussels natural history, ecology, and conservation / Wendell R. Haag.

Author/creator Haag, Wendell R.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press,
Descriptionxvi, 505 p., [16] p of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 26 cm.
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Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction to mussels and mussel ecology; 2. Catching the mussel bug: a history of the study of mussel ecology in North America; 3. Diversity and biogeography; 4. Aquatic habitats and mussel assemblages; 5. Host use and host infection strategies; 6. These are very different animals: life history variation in mussels; 7. Mussel population biology; 8. Putting it all together: explaining patterns of mussel assemblage structure; 9. Human exploitation of mussels; 10. The decline of the North American mussel fauna: chronology and causes; 11. Mussel conservation: the challenge of protecting a fragmented resource.
Abstract "Synthesizes ecology and natural history of North American freshwater mussels for scientists, natural resource professionals, students and natural history enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "This well-illustrated book highlights freshwater mussels' fabulous diversity, amazing array of often bizarre ecological adaptations, and their dire conservation plight. It provides the first comprehensive review of a wide variety of topics in mussel ecology and conservation for scientists, natural resource professionals, students, and natural history enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 429-492) and index.
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Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012004664
ISBN9780521199384 (hardback)
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