Pampura M. Modern distribution and settlement structure of Unionidae Rafinesque, 1820 (Bivalvia) in the fauna of Ukraine

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0413U001177

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Specialization

  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

22-01-2013

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

For all aboriginal Unionidae species the tendency to reduction and distribution territory fragmentation is registered. Invaded mollusk Sinanodonta woodiana, on the contrary, actively populates new territories. The decrease in unionids average density in all river basins by more than 10 times is registered. Unionidae family mollusks life duration decreased. For all species the hermaphroditism is registered.

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