Nucleating an oyster. The Chinese have also begun to nucleate some of their freshwater mussels with shell nuclei implants in both the creatures' bodies as well as in their mantles. Such practices ...

and empty shells serve as nesting sites for small fish like darters. Unfortunately, for all their allure, freshwater mussels are the most endangered group of organisms in the United States. Water ...

The gold rabbit snail is an extraordinary freshwater species that captivates aquarists with its vibrant coloration, unique ...

Currently, there are two big species of freshwater turtles. The Asian narrow-headed softshell turtle, known scientifically as Chitra Chitra, has a maximum shell length of 140 centimeters.

Freshwater mussels, also known as clams, are unique animals. Mussels have two hard, external shells and soft tissue inside. They also have only one foot! The movement of mussels is limited. Most ...

Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle ... or those who have injuries that cannot be made waterproof ...

The study finds human modification of the environment is a major factor in turning freshwater ecosystems into more vulnerable shells of their ... But the trend has certainly accelerated in recent ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater mismanagement, habitat destruction and economic development at odds with ...

There’s only one freshwater hermit crab ... a uniformly hard exoskeleton and can’t grow their own shells. Instead, hermit crabs have a hard exoskeleton on the front part of their bodies ...