Freshwater Actineæ

Challenges for freshwater biodiversity research DIVERSITAS Freshwater Biodiversity

Freshwater Megafauna: Flagships for Freshwater Biodiversity under Threat

Freshwater biodiversity is highly threatened and is decreasing more rapidly than its terrestrial or marine counterparts; however, freshwaters receive less attention and conservation investment than other ecosystems do. The diverse group of freshwater megafauna, including iconic species such as sturgeons, river dolphins, and turtles, could, if promoted, provide a valuable tool to raise awareness...

Distribution of Freshwater Turtles in Punjab, Pakistan

A total of 3528 specimens of freshwater turtles belonging to two families viz., Geoemydidae (Brown River Turtle, Kachuga smithi; Indian Saw-backed turtle, K. tecta; Brahminy Rrive Turtle, Hardella thurgi; Spotted Pond Turtle, Geoclemys hamiltonii) and Trionychidae (Indian Soft-shell Turtle, Aspederates gangeticus; Peacock Soft-shell Turtle, A.hurum; Narrow-headed Soft-shell Turtle, Chitra indic...

Freshwater sharks and rays

with an animal that is cognitively so capable, but has a brain anatomy that is so vastly different from us mammals, you start asking questions about our core concepts on the relationship between brain structure and function. So, I came to realize that very different kinds of brains can generate very similar kinds of mental operations. And when you realize this, you start asking yourself how exa...

Tidal Freshwater Wetlands

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