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Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are effective sentinels of water quality irrespective of their size
(2010)
Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are recognised biomonitors in determining the presence and viability of the human
waterborne pathogens Cryptosporidium parvum, C. hominis, Giardia intestinalis and microsporidia in ...
Predictions for the spread, population density and impacts of Corbicula fluminea in Ireland
(2012)
In 2010, the Asian clam, Corbicula fluminea, was found for the first time in Ireland. The species is considered to be one of the
most aggressive freshwater invaders causing strong economic and ecological impacts. This ...
Aquatic invasive alien species : top issues for their management
(2015)
In November 2014, the European Union (Member Organization) (EU) published a new Regulation
to address invasive alien species (IAS) and protect biodiversity. This Regulation entered into force
across the EU in January ...
History of the Zebra Mussel/ICAIS Conference series
(2010)
The International Conference on Aquatic
Invasive Species (ICAIS) (http://www.icais.org)
has evolved over the last two decades into a
broad comprehensive international forum for the
dissemination, outreach and review ...
Open-access journal Aquatic Invasions: an important part of the developing European information and early warning system on invasive alien species
(Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre - REABIC, 2011)
Aquatic Invasions is considered as an example of an effective information sharing tool, currently helping to increase prompt reporting of records of new invasive species threatening European biodiversity.
History of Dreissena research and the ICAIS gateway to aquatic invasions research
(2012)
Research on the ecology and impacts of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) has developed in parallel with the long history
of their spread across Europe and to North America. There is less scientific knowledge however ...