Essays about: "Unionida"

Found 2 essays containing the word Unionida.

  1. 1. Does turbidity affect critical thermal maximum (CTM) of mussels : Behavioural changes in Unio tumidus under stress

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Ellinor Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : CTM; critical thermal maximum; turbidity; suspended solids; Unio tumidus; freshwater mussel; bivalve; climate change; Unionida; CTM; turbiditet; grumlighet; suspenderade ämnen; Unio tumidus; sötvattensmussla; musslor; klimatförändringar; Unionida;

    Abstract : Freshwater mussels is one the most endangered groups of organisms worldwide and stand in front of several threats. Global warming along with anthropogenic influence affect the mussel’s natural habitat and stress leads to changes in their behaviour. READ MORE

  3. 2. Genomic DNA sequencing of freshwater mussel using the minion

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sanam Zeb; [2021]
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    Abstract : Freshwater mussels (Unionida) belong to phylum Mollusca and live in freshwater habitats, such as lakes and rivers. Freshwater mussels have high capacity for water purification and play an important role in calcium recycling. READ MORE