Freshwater Mussels of Texas
Freshwater Mussels of Texas

Author: Robert G. Howells

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 1996-09

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781885696106

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Species. Freshwater mussels are the most rapidly declining group of animals in North America. This guide represents a first-ofits-kind reference to assist both biologists and naturalists in the identification and study of freshwater mussels. Freshwater Mussels of Texas contains 224 pages with 226 black and white photographs, 144 color photographs and 79 line drawings covering all 52 species found in Texas waters. Introductory sections cover basic anatomy, reproduction.

Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in Texas Rivers
Freshwater Mussels (Unionidae) in Texas Rivers

Author: Michael James Cook

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13:

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Freshwater bivalve mollusks (Unionidae) are among the most imperiled faunal groups in North America due to anthropogenic habitat alterations. This study conducted between September 2006 and July 2007 determined the present population status of unionids in the Brazos, San Antonio, and Lower Sabine River basins. Qualitative and Semi-quantitative sampling methods were used to conduct our survey. Abiotic parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, water temperature, water velocity, depth, TDS and substrate type) were recorded for each location and site. Thirteen species were found in the Brazos River Basin, 4 species in the San Antonio River Basin, and 1 species in the Sabine River Basin. Water turbidity and velocity at 60% of depth were significantly associated (Beta=0.645; p