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Standardizing a Non-Lethal Method for Characterizing the Reproductive Status and Larval Development of Freshwater Mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida)
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Standardizing a Non-Lethal Method for Characterizing the Reproductive Status and Larval Development of Freshwater Mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida)

Standardizing a Non-Lethal Method for Characterizing the Reproductive Status and Larval Development of Freshwater Mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida)

DOI:
10.3791/60244-v

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07:22 min

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October 04, 2019

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1Wetland and Aquatic Research Center,United States Geological Survey, 2Garcon Point Aquatic Research Center,Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:57Gravid Female Collection and Gill Content Sampling
  • 02:49Laboratory Evaluation of Gill Contents
  • 04:03Report to Database
  • 05:09Results: Gravidity Calendar for Freshwater Mussels in Bruce Creek, FL
  • 06:27Conclusion

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Freshwater mussel conservation is dependent on monitoring reproductive patterns and processes of species. This study standardizes a non-lethal protocol for sampling gill contents, characterizing larval development, and providing a digital repository for data collected. This protocol-database package will be an important tool for mussel researchers in recovery of imperiled species.

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Keywords: Freshwater MusselsBivalviaUnionidaGravidLarval DevelopmentNon-lethalGill SamplingMussel ReproductionHyriidaeMargaritiferidaeUnionidaeVisual InspectionGill ContentMicrocentrifuge TubeSterile NeedleData Collection

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