Towards a strategy for the conservation of the freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera in County Donegal, Ireland
β Scribed by C.R Beasley; D Roberts
- Book ID
- 117060558
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 274 KB
- Volume
- 89
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0006-3207
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## Abstract The freshwater pearl mussel __Margaritifera margaritifera__ L. is globally endangered and is threatened by commercial exploitation, pollution and habitat loss throughout its range. Captive breeding would be a valuable tool in enhancing the status of __M. margaritifera__ in the UK. We h
I . Margaritifera margaritifera populations are declining throughout its range, including Ireland, despite legislation designed t o protect freshwater pearl mussels and their habitat. 2. A survey of freshwater pearl mussels was carried out on rivers in County Donegal, north-west Ireland, to determi