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This book describes a fauna of global conservation concern and provides a framework for researchers to begin to test hypotheses regarding the evolution of freshwater mussels in Central America. Placing the Central American fauna in context with that of North and South America, the authors fill a gap in our knowledge of this endangered and largely endemic fauna. This book:
Provides a full‑color treatment of all 81 native and introduced freshwater mussel species found from the Rio Grande in Texas, USA, and Mexico to Colombia, South America
Includes 110 distribution maps of all species
Presents complete synonymies in every systematic species account
Offers historical information and bios of previous workers in the field
Cites complete literature and references on freshwater mussels in the region
Through photographs, distribution maps, and a complete list of species described and reported from Central America, Freshwater Mussels of Central America will inspire researchers to begin filling in the gaps regarding the systematics and ecology of freshwater mussels in Central America. It will be an essential source for conservationists, aquatic biologists, and those interested in the natural history of temperate and tropical freshwater ecosystems.
Contents
1. Introduction 2. Phylogeny 3. Anatomy 4. Life History 5. Conservation Status 6. Use by Indigenous People 7. Habitats & Collection 8. Area of Coverage, Data Sources & Maps 9. Photographs 10. Freshwater Mussel Studies in Central America: Historical Surveys & Biographies of Malacologists 11. Zoogeography: Regions & Provinces 12. Río Grande del Norte Province 13. Colorado Province 14. Pánuco Province 15. Papaloapán Province 16. Usumacinta Province 17. Mesa Central & Balsas Province 18. Oaxaca México to Colombia Province 19. Gulf of Honduras & Northern Caribbean Province 20. San Juan Province 21. Cuba Province 22. Species Accounts for Central America 23. Nomina dubia 24. Species Accounts for the Rio Grande del Norte & Colorado River 25. Species Erroneously Attributed to the Río Grande del Norté 26. Literature Cited 27. Glossary