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Bivalves have been an important source of food for humans at least since Roman times [103] and empty shells found in middens at archaeological sites are evidence of earlier consumption. [87] Oysters , scallops , clams , ark clams , mussels and cockles are the most commonly consumed kinds of bivalve, and are eaten cooked or raw.
Hydropower plants and dams are two examples of human ecosystem modification which contributes to loss of habitat as well as changes to channel morphology, river and floodplain connectivity and nutrient limitation. [16] Rates of extinction among freshwater bivalves are higher than those of terrestrial groups which share the same ecosystem. [15]
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Bivalve molluscs are used as bioindicators to monitor the health of aquatic environments in both fresh water and the marine environments. Their population status and structure, physiology, behaviour and their levels of contamination with chemicals together provide a detailed indication of the status of the ecosystem.
Mussel (/ ˈ m ʌ s ə l /) is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.
Estuaries are extremely productive ecosystems that many humans and animal species rely on for various activities. [17] This can be seen as, of the 32 largest cities in the world, 22 are located on estuaries as they provide many environmental and economic benefits such as crucial habitat for many species, and being economic hubs for many coastal ...
Aquatic macroinvertebrate communities are strongly influenced by their environment, and act as bioindicators for the overall condition of freshwater ecosystems. [10] Species have been classified based on their tolerance to environmental changes, and their assemblages can therefore indicate if an ecosystem is healthy.