A5081712077- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Water Quality and Resources Studies
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Study of Mite Species
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Leech Biology and Applications
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
Buffalo State University
2016-2025
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2016-2025
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
2025
Great Lakes Institute of Management
2007-2019
New York State Museum
2000-2013
New York State Education Department
2013
State University of New York
2009
Stephen F. Austin State University
2002-2007
Belarusian State University
1997-2002
Freshwater mussels of the Order Unionida provide important ecosystem functions and services, yet many their populations are in decline. We comprehensively review status 16 currently recognized species Europe, collating for first time life-history traits, distribution, conservation status, habitat preferences, main threats order to suggest future management actions. In northern, central, eastern a relatively homogeneous composition is found most basins. southern despite lower richness,...
Abstract This paper reviews the international literature on natural enemies of Dreissena spp. and discusses biology ecology organisms known to be involved in their predation (176 species), parasitism (34 competitive exclusion (10 species). Research enemies, both Europe North America, has focused predators, particularly birds (36 species) fish (15 38 species eating veligers attached mussels, respectively). Other field‐documented includes consumption pelagic larvae by copepods coelenterates,...
We contrast ecological and life history traits of the well studied freshwater invader, zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), with lesser known invasive golden (Limnoperna fortunei) to compare salient biological environmental limits, predict potential spread ecosystem impacts L. fortunei in areas where it is introduced. Both species are sessile, byssate bivalves a planktonic larval stage extremely high reproductive capacity. For both adults attain much higher biomass waterbodies they invade...
Examining congeners can help identify critical differences between species that affect invasion and spread. We examined Dreissenapolymorpha (zebra mussel) Dreissena rostriformis bugensis (quagga mussel), which are important invaders in freshwater share general ecological characteristics, to determine whether they had similar rates of at different spatial scales (global, regional, local, individual water bodies) from the time first introduction present. also contrasted population...
Abstract Dreissenid mussels (including the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha and quagga D. rostriformis ) are among world's most notorious invasive species, with large widespread ecological economic effects. However, their long‐term population dynamics poorly known, even though these critical to determining impacts effective management. We gathered analyzed 67 (>10 yr) data sets on dreissenid populations from lakes rivers across Europe North America. addressed five questions: (1) How do...
We used the results of seventeen years Great Lakes benthic monitoring conducted by U.S. EPA's National Program Office to describe spatial and temporal patterns communities, assess their status, trends, main drivers, infer potential impact these community changes on ecosystem functioning. Benthic abundance diversity were higher at shallow (<70 m in depth) stations with chlorophyll concentrations above 3 μg/L than deeper sites (<1 μg/L).We that lake productivity, measured was likely major...
Dreissena polymorpha, the zebra mussel, is one of most aggressive and important invading aquatic species world wide. Its spread has followed path human activity, initially following constructed canals connecting Black Sea Baltic basins. One consequence this invasion impact mussels on native bivalves. Overgrowth by can cause a dramatic decrease in unionid density. The extent effect determined several factors including density, time since Dreissena, biomass attached type bottom sediments (sand...
Abstract The apple snail Pomacea insularum is an aquatic invasive gastropod native to South America that has the potential cause harm ecosystems, wetland restoration, and agriculture. To predict impact of this on we tested feeding rate P. , under laboratory nonchoice experiments, for 3 species macrophytes 13 plants are important restoration health. High levels consumption were recorded four ( Ceratophyllum demersum Hymenocallis liriosme Ruppia maritima Sagittaria lancifolia ) three Colocasia...
In 2010, the Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea, was found for first time in Ireland. The species is considered to be one of most aggressive freshwater invaders causing strong economic and ecological impacts. This paper provides predictions spread, population density, impacts fluminea Water chemistry datasets from Republic Ireland Northern were analysed determine suitable waters colonisation. Only 3 rivers 6 lakes have pH levels too low (<5.6) invasion this species. densities within a waterbody...