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Freshwater Molluscs FRESHWATER MOLLUSCS Photo © Piotr Naskrecki Photo © Steven Buck, Illinois Natural History Survey BIODIVERSITY SAMPLING PROTOCOLS 185 RAPID BIOASSESSMENT METHODS FOR FRESHWATER MOLLUSCS Kevin S. Cummings1, Hugh A. Jones2 and Manuel Lopes-Lima3 Introduction Freshwater molluscs are found worldwide, occurring on all continents except Antarctica. There are approximately 1,200 species of freshwater bivalves, 97% of which belong to eight primary freshwater families: Unionidae, Margaritiferidae, Hyriidae, Mycetopodidae, Iridinidae, and Etheriidae (all Unionoida or freshwater mussels), Sphaeriidae, and Cyrenidae (both Veneroida) (Graf 2013). The world’s freshwater gastropod fauna comprises approximately 4,000 described species (Strong et al. 2008). Many species are globally imperiled and freshwater molluscs are considered to be the most threatened group of animals in the world (Williams et al. 1993; Lydeard et al. 2004; Johnson et al. 2013). Freshwater mussels (unionoids) are an integral component of aquatic ecosystems. Freshwater mussels can comprise >90% of the benthic biomass of rivers and an individual mussel can filter 40 L of water each day (Tankersley & Dimock 1993; Pusch et al. 2001; Strayer 2008). In addition, their shells function as substrate for many organisms including caddisflies, mayflies and other aquatic insects. Unionoids are often described as ecosystem engineers due to the direct and indirect physical effects that they have on freshwater ecosystems (Gutiérrez et al. 2003). Freshwater mussels also provide important direct services to humans, such as water purification, serving as an important prey for several mammals and commercial fishes, and providing a direct source of protein. Given their importance within aquatic ecosystems, the cascading consequences of unionoid declines can be considerable (Haag 2012; Vaughn et al. 2015). Freshwater snails graze on biofilms on rocks and vegetation, and some are suspension or deposit feeders. Gastropods can numerically dominate benthic stream communities and may exceed 50% of the invertebrate biomass. Gastropods are the principal grazers in many aquatic habitats and significantly influence algal primary productivity, playing a pivotal role in aquatic food webs and nutrient cycling (Johnson et al. 2013; Pyron & Brown 2015). 1 Illinois Natural History Survey - University of 2 NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, 3 CIIMAR-UP Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sydney 2000 NSW, Australia and Environmental Research, University of 607 E. Peabody Dr. Centre for Ecosystem Science, School of BEES, Porto, Rua dos Bragas 289, 4050-123 Porto, Champaign, IL 61820 USA The University of New South Wales Portugal.IUCN-SSC Mollusc Specialist Group, c/o Sydney 2052 NSW, Australia IUCN, 219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, UK. 186 BIODIVERSITY SAMPLING PROTOCOLS FREshwatER molluscs Freshwater molluscs are ideal organisms for rapid biological surveys. Many are conspicuous and for the most part are easily and inexpensively sampled. They are sensitive to anthropogenic disturbance and are considered excellent indicator species. Freshwater mussels are sometimes colloquially referred to as “aquatic canaries in the coalmine” or “livers of the rivers” due to their sensitivity to changes in the environment and water quality and their water filtering capacity. Freshwater mussels have been harvested for a variety of purposes, including for food, buttons, natural pearls, and as seed material for the commercial production of marine pearls. They were collected and utilized by indigenous people, particularly the mound-building tribes of North America, at least as early as 5400 years ago (Saunders et al. 1997). Mussels were not only eaten, but also used for tempering pottery and for making utensils, tools, and jewelry (Lucey 2000; Serrand & Cummings 2014). Freshwater snails also serve as a food source for humans in many parts of the world. Some species of freshwater molluscs are highly invasive and can change the functioning of ecosystems, cause considerable damage to crops (e.g., some Pomacea spp.), spread diseases like schistosomiasis or liver flukes, are biofoulers that impact industry (e.g., zebra, quagga and golden mussels in the genera Dreissena and Limnoperna), or are detrimental to other wildlife (e.g., New Zealand mudsnails, Potamopyrgus antipodarum impacting trout) (Bequaert 1928; Strayer 2010; Sousa et al. 2014; Van Bocxlaer et al. 2014; Cummings & Graf 2015; Pyron & Brown 2015). Figure 1 An example of a large river. The Rio Amazonas just outside of Iquitos, Peru. FREshwatER molluscs BIODIVERSITY SAMPLING PROTOCOLS 187 Core Standardized Methods Because of the wide variety of habitats occupied by freshwater snails and bivalves, no single sampling method is applicable across all species. The methods presented here will work on all continents and in both temperate and tropical ecosystems. Before fieldwork commences it is essential to do a thorough review of museum collections, the literature and to contact experts to compile data on what species are known from, or could potentially occur, in the study area. A comprehensive risk assessment should be carried out to obviate health and safety issues. The definition of what constitutes a site varies, but in general, a site is typically an area that can be reasonably searched without traveling a great distance in a relatively short period of time. An area of about 100-300 meters of stream encompassing most of the habitats (i.e., pools, riffles, runs) is a good rule of thumb. We highlight some basic safety rules for any mollusk survey: • Avoid working alone, particularly in remote regions. • Avoid sampling rivers that are in spate. • Avoid sampling from steep or unstable banks unless equipped with appropriate safety gear, and always test the depth and stability of waterbodies before entering the water. • Be careful when transporting and handling flammable or toxic liquids (e.g. formaldehyde and ethanol). • Beware of potential hazards including broken glass, needles, discarded medical equipment, etc., especially when sampling urban rivers. • Wash hands carefully with soap or a sanitizing spray after the work and before drinking or eating. • Wear protective equipment (e.g. wet-suits, waders, rock-fishing boots, and gloves to prevent cuts and abrasions). • Carry at least one first-aid kit. • Let someone else know where you are going, and carry an Emergency position indicating Radio • Beacon (EPIRB), mobile phone or satellite phone. Establish a reporting protocol for checking in at the end of each day. • Be mindful of potential infectious diseases; in case of any eventual symptoms the surveyor should seek medical attention. In some countries (e.g., Australia) protocols have been developed for sampling in waterbodies containing crocodiles (e.g., DERM 2011) and training is available via crocodile awareness programs to prepare people for fieldwork in waterbodies where these reptiles may be present. Precautions for working in crocodile-infested waterbodies include: • Using local knowledge whenever possible – local inhabitants will often know if there are large crocodiles in the area. • Always work in teams of two or more people: one person samples while another keeps watch, holding a whistle to use as an alarm if a crocodile is sighted. • Avoid sampling sites with treacherous terrain such as steep, muddy banks and turbid waters • Set up defensive barriers such as sturdy nets around the sampling area. 188 BIODIVERSITY SAMPLING PROTOCOLS FREshwatER molluscs For rapid surveys, the methods used are habitat dependent. We have identified 5 major habitat types where freshwater molluscs are most frequently found: large rivers, medium-sized rivers and creeks (wadeable streams), lakes (natural and artificial impoundments), wetlands, springs and caves (Fig. 1-4). The following protocols are applicable to all of the habitat types with some modification. However, as most surveys will be conducted in wadeable streams and to a lesser extent on large rivers, the following methods were developed with those habitats in mind. A wide variety of techniques are used to survey freshwater bivalves and large gastropods, and the method used will depend on the goals of the study and the resources available (Strayer & Smith 2003). The method chosen will influence and limit the way data can be interpreted so it is important to be clear on the objectives of the biodiversity assessment. Sampling methods for molluscs can be categorized as either qualitative or quantitative. Qualitative sampling includes visual and tactile searches of the streambed, dip net sweeps, use of brail hooks for mussels, searches of the stream bank for shells, and under rocks for gastropods or inside dead bivalves for some fingernail clams (Fig. 5-8). Quantitative methods may include dredging, use of grab samplers or, more usually, quadrats or linear transects distributed over a defined area according to a defined sampling strategy. Quadrats require excavation of the substrate combined with sieving so that buried mussels, and small or cryptic molluscs are not overlooked. Figure 2 An example of a medium to large river. The Rio Xingu, Para, Brazil. FREshwatER molluscs BIODIVERSITY SAMPLING PROTOCOLS 189 Surveys for molluscs based on visual or tactile searches of quadrats or a fixed area of stream bed, usually for a set time, are best considered to be semi-quantitative since detectability will vary with water clarity and substrate type, and they will be biased against small individuals and species
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