Email this article The populations of the freshwater pearl mussel, Margaritifera margaritifera (Linnaeus, 1758), and the thick shelled river mussel, Unio crassus Philipsson, 1788, in Latvia
- Authors: Rudzīte M.1, Rudzītis M.2, Birzaks J.3
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Affiliations:
- Museum of Zoology
- Museum of Geology
- Institute of Food Safety
- Issue: Vol 44, No 1 (2017)
- Pages: 99-107
- Section: Conference Materials
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1062-3590/article/view/182357
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062359017010125
- ID: 182357
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Abstract
The populations of two endangered species—the freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera and the thick shelled river mussel Unio crassus in Latvia were studied. The specimens were counted, measured, population density and age structure were calculated. The possible host fish presence was found.
About the authors
M. Rudzīte
Museum of Zoology
Author for correspondence.
Email: mudite.rudzite@lu.lv
Latvia, Kronvalda Bulv. 4, Rīga, LV-1586
M. Rudzītis
Museum of Geology
Email: mudite.rudzite@lu.lv
Latvia, Alberta 10, Rīga, LV-1010
J. Birzaks
Institute of Food Safety
Email: mudite.rudzite@lu.lv
Latvia, Lejupes Street-3, Riga, LV-1076
