Rediscovery of Southern Populations of Margaritifera margaritifera (L.) in Russia as a Model of Conservation Research
Buch, Englisch, 246 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 606 g
ISBN: 978-3-030-66254-7
Verlag: Springer
The monograph focuses on the European freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera, which is an endangered bivalve species. Most of its populations in the Russian section of the Baltic Sea basin had never been studied, although they were known in the past to the pearl fishers. “Rediscovery” included search for the previously unknown populations, revealing the facts of population extinctions, analysis of negative impacts, elaboration of conservation measures, and revealing of regularities in distribution. Patterns of land use and river management were analyzed.
The procedure of “rediscovery” was applied for other animal species of Northwest Russia, which are threatened on a global scale – thick-shelled mussel, Unio crassus; curlew Numenius arquata; black-tailed godwit, Limosa limosa; Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus; European mink, Mustela lutreola; pond bat, Myotis dasycneme; Atlantic sturgeon, Acipenser sturio; and broad-clawed crayfish, Astacus astacus. The methods and principles of conservation studies were discussed. The obtained data were analyzed with respect to current global change of biosphere. The book will appeal to specialists dealing with conservation studies and activities such as red lists, river protection, and conservation of endangered species. Moreover, a part of the book represents an interest for biogerontology as it presents discredit of the popular concept on “negligible senescence.” The data on distribution of some animals in Russia will be interesting in terms of zoology and biogeography, as they are not yet sufficiently represented in the international editions.The book can be used as supplemental reading for courses in biological invasions, ecology and conservation, and biodiversity. The work also contains chapters on global processes (deforestation, desertification, river degradation) and can therefore also be used for general courses in environmental sciences.
Zielgruppe
Research
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Meeres- und Süßwasserökologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Biodiversität
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierökologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Part 1. Initial information, review of relevant literature
Chapter 1.1. Main terms
Chapter 1.2. Ecology, distribution and number of European freshwater pearl mussels
Chapter 1.3. Factors of negative influence upon the populations of Margaritifera margaritifera Europe
Chapter 1.4. Studied area and data on Margaritifera margaritifera
Part 2. Material and methods
Chapter 2.1. Revealing the fact of availability or absence of Margaritifera margaritifera populations in the rivers, characteristics of their condition
Chapter 2.2. Estimation of the tendencies of current change of condition of the Margaritifera margaritifera populations and the study of results of restoration activities
Chapter 2.3. Study of negative influences upon Margaritifera margaritifera populations
Chapter 2.4. Elaboration of conservation measures for the populations of Margaritifera margaritifera
Chapter 2.5. Formation of model for conservation research
Chapter 2.6. Study of the variety of Margaritifera margaritifera shells
Chapter 2.7. Evaluation of ageing of Margaritifera margaritifera
Part 3. Results
Chapter 3.1. Distribution and number of Margaritifera margaritifera of the studied area. Extinct populations
Chapter 3.2. Tendencies of current change of the Margaritifera margaritifera populations. Results on the works on their conservation and restoration
Chapter 3.3. Factors of negative influence on Margaritifera margaritifera populations of studied area
Chapter 3.4. Measures concerning the conservation of Margaritifera margaritifera populations
Chapter 3.5. Elaboration of model of conservation studyChapter 3.6. Data on variability of shell form giving occasion to describe three species of the freshwater European pearl mussels
Chapter 3.7. Age and ageing of pearl mussels
Part 4. Discussion
Chapter 4.1. Distribution of Margaritifera margaritifera
Chapter 4.2. Rare phenomena: survival of small populations of Margaritifera margaritifera, “ideal habitat”, survival of Margaritifera margaritifera in condition of high anthropogenic pressure
Chapter 4.3. Common and “uncommon” pearl mussels
Chapter 4.4. Absence of non-aging animals
Chapter 4.5. Extinction of Margaritifera margaritifera in context of global change of biosphere
Chapter 4.6. Extinction of Margaritifera margaritifera as an evolutionary process
Chapter 4.7. Application of the principles of present study to the other objects, concept of zoological study of a territory
