A new online resource combines data from 45 different natural history collections to provide easy-to-use information on America’s threatened freshwater mussels Jack Tamisiea The National Museum of ...
Unassuming freshwater mussels are emerging as environmental heroes. These humble mollusks serve as the “livers of our rivers,” filtering 10-20 gallons of water daily while removing harmful algae, ...
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared six species of freshwater mussels found in Central Texas as endangered and another as threatened on Monday. Environmental scientists ...
However, these simple mollusks may hold decades of data detailing the historic conditions of Northwest waterways, such as the Little Spokane or Snake rivers, embedded in their shells. Earlier this ...
Survival of the fittest is expertly exemplified by one marine creature: Minnesota’s freshwater mussels. These shellfish are being applauded for their unique and clever survival strategy. They ...
Should you come upon some laundry baskets being kept afloat in the water by brightly-colored pool noodles at a DuPage County forest preserve, be aware that they’re neither trash nor a prank. Their ...
HOUSTON, Texas -- On Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared six species of freshwater mussels found in Central Texas endangered and another threatened. Environmental scientists refer to ...
Seven types of freshwater mussels found in Central Texas have been listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. (Ryan Hagerty/Usfws, Ryan Hagerty/Usfws) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas ...
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