Can the Empty Shells of <i>Pinna nobilis</i> Maintain the Ecological Role of the Species? A Structural and Functional Analysis of the Associated Mollusc Fauna

Can the Empty Shells of <i>Pinna nobilis</i> Maintain the Ecological Role of the Species? A Structural and Functional Analysis of the Associated Mollusc Fauna

The endemic Mediterranean bivalve <i>Pinna nobilis</i> is a typical example of an autogenic ecosystem engineer in sedimentary environments, as it modifies the substrate, creates new complex 3D habitats and concentrates various species, thus increasing local biodiversity. Despite the sign...

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Main Authors: Simona Iannucci, Rocco Auriemma, Alessandra Davanzo, Saul Ciriaco, Marco Segarich, Paola Del Negro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
fan mussel
ecosystem engineer
mollusc
biodiversity
functional diversity
biological traits
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/9/956

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