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North American Freshwater Mussels: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation

Name: North American Freshwater Mussels: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9780521199384
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Contributors:

Wendell R. Haag

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Science, Nature

Book Subcategory:

Life Sciences, Ecology

Book Topic:

Zoology

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Release Date:

2012-08-27

ISBN 13:

9780521199384

Weight:

2.5 lbs

Size:

9.80 x 7.20 x 1.40 inches

Pages:

538

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Description

This well-illustrated book highlights freshwater mussels' fabulous diversity, amazing array of often bizarre ecological adaptations, and their dire conservation plight. Summarizing and synthesizing historical and contemporary information as well as original research and analysis, the book describes the diverse array of mussel life history strategies and builds a cohesive narrative culminating in the development of explicit frameworks to explain pervasive patterns in mussel ecology. The fascinating and colorful role of mussels in human society is also described in detail, including the little-known pearl button industry of the early 1900s and the wild and often violent shell harvest of the 1990s. The final chapter details humans' efforts to save these fascinating animals and gives a prognosis for the future of the North American fauna. The book provides the first comprehensive review of mussel ecology and conservation for scientists, natural resource professionals, students, and natural history enthusiasts.

About the Author
Haag, Wendell R.: - Wendell R. Haag is a Research Fishery Biologist with the US Forest Service in Oxford, Mississippi. His research on freshwater mussels has spanned twenty-five years and has explored an array of topics including life histories, fish host relationships, age and growth, biogeography, sampling methods, population dynamics and conservation issues. In 2008, he was recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers presented at The White House. He has published more than fifty peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and technical reports, as well as a number of popular articles.