Estimation of vital population rates to assess the relative health of mussel assemblages in the Upper Mississippi River
Abstract
Native freshwater mussels are a guild of benthic, filter feeding invertebrates that perform important ecological functions in rivers. Because of their long lifespans (30–50 years or longer), mussels are slow to respond to human‐induced alterations. Thus, development of sensitive indicators of mussel population responses to river conditions and management would be beneficial. Compared to marine species, estimation of vital rates (e.g. survival, growth) in freshwater mussels has received little attention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 2020
- Source ID
- 10.1111/fwb.13575
Entities
People
- David R. Smith
- Mike Davis
- Patricia R. Schrank
- Steve J. Zigler
- Teresa J. Newton
Organizations
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- United States Army Corps of Engineers