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Larval Types and Early Postlarval Biology in Naiads (Unionoida)

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Ecology and Evolution of the Freshwater Mussels Unionoida

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies ((ECOLSTUD,volume 145))

Abstract

In freshwater bivalves development takes place in three ways (Fig. 6.1).

  1. 1.

    By producing veliger larvae as in Dreissena polymorpha, which is particularly successful wherever it first appears.

  2. 2.

    By releasing fully developed young mussels from brood pouches (viviparity) as in Sphaeriidae.

  3. 3.

    By passing early development as a parasitic stage on a host as in naiads (Unionoida).

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  1. Klaus Wächtler
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  1. Institut für Biologie I, Universität Freiburg, 79104, Hauptstr. 1, Freiburg, Germany

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  2. Institut für Zoologie, Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, 30559, Bünteweg 17, Hannover, Germany

    Klaus Wächtler

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Dedicated to the memory of Dr. W. D. Bischoff (1918-1999) general practitioner and naturalist who, over many years, drew our attention to the biology and cultural history of Margaritifera margaritifera in northern Germany.

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Wächtler, K., Dreher-Mansur, M.C., Richter, T. (2001). Larval Types and Early Postlarval Biology in Naiads (Unionoida). In: Bauer, G., Wächtler, K. (eds) Ecology and Evolution of the Freshwater Mussels Unionoida. Ecological Studies, vol 145. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56869-5_6

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