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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 Río Grande in Texas, USA, and México 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
About the Authors. Acknowledgments Introduction. PART 1 Phylogeny, Anatomy, Life History, and Conservation. Phylogeny. Anatomy. Life History. Conservation Status. Use by Indigenous Peoples. Habitats and Collection. PART 2 Area of Coverage, Data Sources, Maps, and Photographs. Area of Coverage, Data Sources, Maps, and Photographs. PART 3 Freshwater Mussel Studies in Central America. Historical Surveys and Biographies of Malacologists. PART 4 Zoogeography of Central American Freshwater Mussels. Zoogeography of Central American Freshwater Mussels. North American Region. Gulf of Mexico Region. Northern Pacific and Endorheic Region. Southern Pacific Region. Caribbean Region. Cuban Region. PART 5 Species Accounts. Species Accounts. Species Accounts for Central America. Species Accounts for the Rio Grande del Norte and Colorado River. Species Erroneously Attributed to the Río Grande del Norté. Literature Cited. Appendix 1 Glossary. Index.
