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Louisiana Freshwater Mussels Ebook

by Malcolm F. Vidrine

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About the Ebook
Sixty-three (63) species of freshwater mussels are known to be historically distributed in the waterways of Louisiana. Each of these species is discussed and illustrated with photographs. Maps showing the known distributions of each species are also provided. Parasitic mites (Unionicola) are also discussed. Plates from 3 earlier books are updated and annotated. Community structure of freshwater mussel beds in Louisiana is introduced.
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: Nature / Wildlife
  • Version Fixed-layout ebook, 263 pgs
  • Publish Date: Nov 24, 2019
  • Last Edit Jan 10, 2020
  • Language English
  • Keywords Louisiana, unionicola, unionida, mussels
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About the Creator
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Malcolm Vidrine

Professor Emeritus of Biology. Active biology researcher with numerous accomplishments, including working on teams that discovered leprosy in wild armadillos, modelled mosquito and other invertebrate populations in southwestern Louisiana rice fields, discovered and inventoried prairie remnants then restored prairies in southwestern Louisiana (Cajun Prairie), studied biogeography of freshwater mussels in Louisiana, and described new species and numerous associations of symbiotic freshwater mites (Unionicola) and their molluscan hosts. Dr. Vidrine also taught biology and genetics for 37 years at LSU Eunice, where he still serves as a part-time instructor. He has published 116 scientific articles, 10 popular articles and 20 books on the above research projects.

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