News tagged with clam species

Location matters: For invasive aquatic species, it's better to start upstream

Researchers have found that a species invasion that starts at the upstream edge of its range may have a major advantage over downstream competitors, at least in environments with a strong prevailing direction of water or ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Scientists find new invasive fresh water clam species in Lake George

(PhysOrg.com) -- The new species (Corbicula fluminea) was located in the Village of Lake George and poses a serious threat to native mussels and the Lake George ecosystem, according to Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer, direct ...

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 30, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 4 | with audio podcast