Occurrence of Unio crassus [Bivalvia, Unionidae] depending on water chemistry in the foreland of the Polish Carpathians

• Autorzy: Hus M , Smialek M. , Zajac K. , Zajac T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Thick shelled river mussel Unio crassus (included in IUCN Red Data List) is a benthic, filter-feeding animal very susceptible to any changes of water chemistry. In this paper we report on the new sites of this species in the Małopolska region – an area of strong anthropogenic pressure. Physical and chemical parameters have been compared between 8 rivers inhabited and not inhabited by the mussel. Results indicate that despite economic development of the region, it retains clear rivers; however, subtle differences in water chemistry can influence the occurrence of this endangered species.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

water quality; chemical pollution; Poland; Bivalvia; bioindicator; Carpathians Mountains; Unio crassus; occurrence; Unionidae; water chemistry

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: 15
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.169-172,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Hus M

• Higher Vocational School in Tarnow, Mickiewicza 8, 33-100 Tarnow, Poland

autor

Smialek M.

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Zajac K.

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Zajac T.

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