Fish and Bivalve Therapeutants in Freshwater Mussel Captive Breeding—A First Summary of Practical Experiences in European Facilities

Fish and Bivalve Therapeutants in Freshwater Mussel Captive Breeding—A First Summary of Practical Experiences in European Facilities

A significant part of freshwater mussel populations has strongly declined and many species are severely threatened nowadays. Captive breeding programs often form a central part of conservation strategies. As the life cycles of many mussel species include an obligate parasitic phase, host fish health...

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Main Authors: Marco Denic, Keiko Nakamura, Catarina Varela-Dopico, Ben Strachan, Daniel Daill, Jakob Gaehrken, John Taylor, Felix Grunicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
pathogen
host fish
freshwater mussel
excystment
fish health
juvenile mussels
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/16/2/78

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