A5091089038- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Nutrition and Health Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Nuclear Materials and Properties
- Study of Mite Species
- Agricultural economics and policies
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Polish Law and Legal System
- ICT Impact and Policies
- Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds
University of Life Sciences in Poznań
2013-2024
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
2021
Universidade de Vigo
2019
University of Life Sciences in Lublin
2014-2019
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
2018
Poznań University of Economics and Business
2011
Instytut Środowiska Rolniczego i Leśnego Polskiej Akademii Nauk
1995-2005
University of Agriculture in Krakow
1999
Abstract In this review, we synthesize the current knowledge of biology, ecology, and impact Sinanodonta freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionidae), native to East Asia, that have successfully invaded Europe, Central America, North Africa, several Asian regions. The main introduction pathways were reconstructed based on DNA sequence data distribution records. We show invasive lineages belong three species, namely, S. woodiana s. str. (“temperate invasive” lineage), pacifica (“tropical lauta ....
Europe has a long history of human pressure on freshwater ecosystems. As continues to grow and new threats emerge, there is an urgent need for conservation biodiversity its ecosystem services. However, whilst some taxonomic groups, mainly vertebrates, have received disproportionate amount attention funds, other groups remain largely off the public scientific radar. Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia, Unionida) are alarming example this bias here we point out six conceptual areas that immediate...
The global decline of freshwater mussels and their crucial ecological services highlight the need to understand phylogeny, phylogeography patterns genetic diversity guide conservation efforts. Such knowledge is urgently needed for Unio crassus, a highly imperilled species originally widespread throughout Europe southwest Asia. Recent studies have resurrected several from synonymy based on mitochondrial data, revealing U. crassus be complex cryptic species. To address long-standing taxonomic...
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> B</span><span Roman;">iological invasions are commonly observed in both the natural habitats and those which altered by human activities. An understanding of mechanisms involved successful introduction, establishment invasion exotic taxa is essential predicting changes biodiversity community structure. Symbiont-mediated interactions between native hosts special interest due to indirect effects on population dynamics. The...
Abstract An increasing threat to local, native freshwater mussels (Unionida)—an ecologically important but globally alarmingly declining group—is the invasion by exotic bivalves. The Enemy Release Hypothesis predicts that introduced species should benefit from enemy-mediated competition because they are less likely be harmed natural enemies, such as parasites, than their competitors. We investigated within-site differences in parasitism between sympatric (tot. five spp.) and invasive three...
Abstract This study highlights the conservation problems faced by tiny freshwater bivalves of family Sphaeriidae, also known as pea, pill, or fingernail clams (or mussels) in Europe. Despite their global distribution, assumed ecological importance, and potential uses, basic knowledge about taxonomy, biology, ecology is very limited much lower than for larger bivalve taxa. Immediate scientific priorities are required to fill gaps regarding genetic diversity, reproductive cycle, ecosystem...
Abstract Freshwater mussels are in decline worldwide, with the depressed river mussel Pseudanodonta complanata being one of rarest and most endangered species Europe. Invasive suspected to be an important factor decline, but there is little information on their interaction native species. This study analyzed densities, depth distribution, individual sizes weights largest known populations P. Europe relation co‐occurring invasive zebra Dreissena polymorpha other , using a systematic transect...
Abstract Theidentification of key biodiversity areas (KBA) was initiated by the International Union for Conservation Nature in 2004 to overcome taxonomic biases selection important conservation, including freshwater ecosystems. Since then, several KBAs have been identified mainly based on presence trigger species (i.e., that either vulnerability and or irreplaceability criterion thus identify a site as KBA). However, our knowledge, many these not validated. Therefore, classical surveys taxa...
Abstract Unionid mussels are essential for the integrity of freshwater ecosystems but show rapid worldwide declines. The large-sized, thermophilic Chinese pond mussel Sinanodonta woodiana s.l., however, is a successful global invader, spread with commercially traded fish encysted larvae; its negative impacts on native expected. Here, we exploit natural experiment provided by simultaneous introduction S. and four species unionids water filtration to in north-eastern Poland. established...
The aim of this study was to examine the thermal denaturation properties proteins from fresh and frozen pond mussels Anodonta woodiana by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). A. (Lea, 1834) were collected bottom a lake located in West Poland. Three parts mussel: adductor muscle (AM), foot (FO) part internal organs (IO), taken for analysis. DSC technique used characterize stability protein system, SDS-PAGE applied separation identification proteins. Thermal analysis all mussel revealed...
Abstract The explosive global spread of Sinadonta woodiana , a large‐bodied unionid mussel East Asian origin, potentially affects the functioning freshwater habitats and threatens native mussels. Molecular data indicate that its invasion in Europe started with single colonization event, followed by situ adaptation. This study traces one possible routes such It documents population S. known history two‐stage introduction: first, from heated water source to production fish pond northern...
In the context of European Union (EU) Drinking Water Directive, freshwater mussels (Order Unionoida: Bivalvia) can help us face challenges safe drinking water provisions for all citizens in EU. Specifically, implementation high frequency noninvasive (HFNI) valvometers allows early detection eventual pollution events treatment plants. Currently real-time behavioral analysis is deployed a number EU countries, and we foresee bright future as new technological advances are developed concerning...
DDNA sequences of the mitochondrial cox1 gene were analysed in 4 new local populations Sinanodonta woodiana (Bivalvia) Poland, first reported Polish population, and a population from Hungary. The specimens identical to those Hungary, Italy Ukraine, but different Romanian (data GenBank). According fish farm documentation, S. had spread Poland by 2 routes: i) direct import infected glochidia Hungary; ii) indirectly, major distributor thermophilous Gosławice Fish Farm, which started Hungarian...
Abstract Invasive bivalves continue to spread and negatively impact freshwater ecosystems worldwide. As different metrics for body size biomass are frequently used within the literature standardise bivalve‐related ecological impacts (e.g. respiration filtration rates), lack of broadly applicable conversion equations currently hinders reliable comparison across bivalve populations. To facilitate improved comparative assessment among studies originating from disparate geographical locations,...
Abstract The study of fish ponds have confirmed the presence nine new locations Anodonta woodiana in Poland, with strong and vital populations. These are examples Chinese pond mussels accidentally introduced along imports. Comparison known localities shows that more eastern from which migration path A. progresses. Most often settle larger water reservoirs elongated shapes. Older longer occur deeper ponds. Moreover, further south location, higher biomass can be obtained. average age a depends...
Evidence of breeding rooks feeding on Roman snails (Helix pomatia) and grove (Cepaea nemoralis) is presented. Shell dimensions food remains intact collected in the study area were measured order to estimate size shape by relation available vicinity rookery. Smaller rounder snail shells than around colony, indicating that most elsewhere, forests, gardens, or ruderal areas located near colony. A general preference for prey items was ca. 12 cm3 19 g shell size. Moreover, yellow with stripes. In...
Post-fledging behaviour and mortality between the place of birth wintering sites can be crucial to populations raptors. We studied this phenomenon during autumn migration immature Red Kite Milvus milvus using telemetry data on population breeding in western Poland. In total 34 immatures from 17 nests were ringed GPS–GSM transmitters attached, but only half them survived post-fledging period started their first sites. The main factors after fledging collisions with power lines (6 individuals...
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Abstract The discovery of a shell the Chinese pond mussel in 1998 and further confirmation this species indicate that reservoir with natural thermal conditions is oldest location Poland. Growth increments an archival do not fall within ranges obtained by Konin lakes. They are, however, close to population from Hungary. In contrast other specimens found, analyzed has very high H/L ratio thicker. observed features might result founder effect or they point considerable plasticity species.
A countrywide data set of 1048 samples the European land snail Cepaea nemoralis (L.) from Poland was assembled both published and unpublished sources. Analyses shell colour banding polymorphism revealed distinctive patterns variation. While frequency brown shells showed a clear geographical pattern related to climate, other morphs no such trends. Variation among populations great, but little this could be accounted for by variation regions. Spatial autocorrelation generally restricted very...
Abstract The Asiatic bivalve Sinanodonta woodiana (Lea, 1834), which is more and widespread in all parts of Europe, Poland has been mostly reported from lentic waters, especially fish ponds. In contrast to some other European countries, no data have published on its presence rivers Poland. 2015, monitoring was carried out the lower Oder River mouth Warta River, as a result S. recorded there for first time. This possible due prolonged drought, led extremely low water levels most inland bodies...
1. Afanasiev S. A., Zdanowski B., Kraszewski A. 2001. Growth and population structure of the mussel Anodonta woodiana (Lea, 1834) (Bivalvia, Unionidae) in heated Konin lakes system. Archives Polish Fisheries 9: 123–131. Google Scholar