Institute of Nature Conservation

Unveiling the Identity of Unio crassus (Bivalvia: Unionidae) in Central and Eastern Europe

Background/Objectives: Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) are among the most endangered faunal groups. This study examines the genetic diversity of Unio crassus, a species critically endangered in Europe. Methods: Using novel (nadh3-tRNA-nadh2) and existing (cox1) mitochondr...