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AUTHOR
Keiko Nakamura
Captive breeding of Margaritifera auricularia (Spengler, 1793) and its conservation importance
Margaritifera auricularia is one of the most endangered freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionida) in the world. Since 2013, the abundance of this species in the Ebro River basin (Spain) has sharply declined, driving the species to the verge of regional extinction. Therefore, any management measures that might facilitate the recovery of this species would be essential for its conservation. During 2014–2016, captive breeding of M. auricularia allowed the production of >106 juveniles, out of which 95% were released into the natural environment, and 5% were grown in the laboratory under controlled conditions. The aim of this experimental work was to establish the best culture conditions for the s…
The role of anthropogenic habitats in freshwater mussel conservation
The data that supports the findings of this study are available in the supplementary material of this article.