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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Freshwater molluscan diversity of India-Threats and conservation
Authors
Sandhya Leeda D Souza
Abstract
In this paper, the diversity and regional patterns on distribution of
freshwater molluscs in India, their existing threats, and habitat-based approaches
to their conservation are reviewed. About 212 molluscan species are known from
the freshwater habitats of India. Highest number of molluscs species are
confined to Western Ghats and to Eastern Himalayan hotspots. Molluscs are
facing threat due to overharvesting, construction of dams, mining and urban
developments in the freshwater habitats. Future studies on molluscs need to
concentrate on data collection by extensive sampling to understand of species
distribution. Conservation of freshwater molluscs should be prioritised based
on threat status at species specific sites.
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Pages:114-120
How to cite this article:
Sandhya Leeda D Souza "Freshwater molluscan diversity of India-Threats and conservation". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 114-120
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