Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves

Autores
Coughlan, Neil E.; Cunningham, Eoghan M.; Cuthbert, Ross N.; Joyce, Patrick W. S.; Anastácio, Pedro; Banha, Filipe; Bonel, Nicolás; Bradbeer, Stephanie J.; Briski, Elizabeta; Butitta, Vince L.; Cadková, Zuzana; Dick, Jaimie T. A.; Douda, Karel; Eagling, Lawrence E.; Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé; Hünicken, Leandro Andrés; Johansson, Mattias L.; Kregting, Louise; Labecka, Anna Maria; Li, Deliang; Liquin, Florencia Fernanda; Marescaux, Jonathan; Morris, Todd J.; Nowakowska, Patrycja; Ozgo, Malgorzata; Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo; Peribáñez, Miguel A.; Riccardi, Nicoletta; Smith, Emily R. C.; Sylvester, Francisco
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2021
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inglés
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artículo
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versión publicada
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Invasive bivalves continue to spread and negatively impact freshwater ecosystems worldwide. As different metrics for body size and biomass are frequently used within the literature to standardise bivalve-related ecological impacts (e.g. respiration and filtration rates), the lack of broadly applicable conversion equations currently hinders reliable comparison across bivalve populations. To facilitate improved comparative assessment among studies originating from disparate geographical locations, we report body size and biomass conversion equations for six invasive freshwater bivalves (or species complex members) worldwide: Corbicula fluminea, C. largillierti, Dreissena bugensis, D. polymorpha, Limnoperna fortunei and Sinanodonta woodiana, and tested the reliability (i.e. precision and accuracy) of these equations. Body size (length, width and height) and biomass metrics of living-weight (LW), wet-weight (WW), dry-weight (DW), dry shell-weight (SW), shell free dry-weight (SFDW) and ash-free dry-weight (AFDW) were collected from a total of 44 bivalve populations located in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Relationships between body size and individual biomass metrics, as well as proportional weight-to-weight conversion factors, were determined. For most species, although inherent variation existed between sampled populations, body size directional measurements were found to be good predictors of all biomass metrics (e.g. length to LW, WW, SW or DW: R2 = 0.82–0.96), with moderate to high accuracy for mean absolute error (MAE): ±9.14%–24.19%. Similarly, narrow 95% confidence limits and low MAE were observed for most proportional biomass relationships, indicating high reliability for the calculated conversion factors (e.g. LW to AFDW; CI range: 0.7–2.0, MAE: ±0.7%–2.0%). Synthesis and applications. Our derived biomass prediction equations can be used to rapidly estimate the biologically active biomass of the assessed species, based on simpler biomass or body size measurements for a wide range of situations globally. This allows for the calculation of approximate average indicators that, when combined with density data, can be used to estimate biomass per geographical unit-area and contribute to quantification of population-level effects. These general equations will support meta-analyses, and allow for comparative assessment of historic and contemporary data. Overall, these equations will enable conservation managers to better understand and predict ecological impacts of these bivalves.
Fil: Coughlan, Neil E.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda. University College Cork; Irlanda
Fil: Cunningham, Eoghan M.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Cuthbert, Ross N.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda. Geomar-Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel; Alemania
Fil: Joyce, Patrick W. S.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Anastácio, Pedro. Universidade de Évora; Portugal
Fil: Banha, Filipe. Universidade de Évora; Portugal
Fil: Bonel, Nicolás. Université Montpellier II; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; Francia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida; Argentina
Fil: Bradbeer, Stephanie J.. University of Leeds; Reino Unido
Fil: Briski, Elizabeta. Geomar-Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel; Alemania
Fil: Butitta, Vince L.. University of Wisconsin; Estados Unidos
Fil: Cadková, Zuzana. Czech University of Life Sciences; República Checa
Fil: Dick, Jaimie T. A.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Douda, Karel. Czech University of Life Sciences; República Checa
Fil: Eagling, Lawrence E.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé. Universidad de Vigo; España
Fil: Hünicken, Leandro Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina
Fil: Johansson, Mattias L.. University of North Georgia; Estados Unidos
Fil: Kregting, Louise. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Labecka, Anna Maria. Jagiellonian University; Polonia
Fil: Li, Deliang. Hunan Agricultural University; China
Fil: Liquin, Florencia Fernanda. Universidad Nacional de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales. Instituto para el Estudio de la Biodiversidad de Invertebrados; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Salta; Argentina
Fil: Marescaux, Jonathan. University of Namur; Bélgica. e-biom; Bélgica
Fil: Morris, Todd J.. Fisheries and Ocean Canada; Canadá
Fil: Nowakowska, Patrycja. University of Gdansk; Polonia
Fil: Ozgo, Malgorzata. Kazimierz Wielki University; Polonia
Fil: Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina
Fil: Peribáñez, Miguel A.. Universidad de Zaragoza; España
Fil: Riccardi, Nicoletta. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Italia
Fil: Smith, Emily R. C.. University College London; Estados Unidos
Fil: Sylvester, Francisco. Universidad Nacional de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales. Instituto para el Estudio de la Biodiversidad de Invertebrados; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Salta; Argentina
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ALLOMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS
BIOMASS AND BODY SIZE MEASUREMENTS
CORBICULA
DREISSENA
FRESHWATER INVASIVE BIVALVES
LIMNOPERNA
SINANODONTA
WEIGHT CONVERSION EQUATIONS
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spelling Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalvesCoughlan, Neil E.Cunningham, Eoghan M.Cuthbert, Ross N.Joyce, Patrick W. S.Anastácio, PedroBanha, FilipeBonel, NicolásBradbeer, Stephanie J.Briski, ElizabetaButitta, Vince L.Cadková, ZuzanaDick, Jaimie T. A.Douda, KarelEagling, Lawrence E.Ferreira Rodríguez, NoéHünicken, Leandro AndrésJohansson, Mattias L.Kregting, LouiseLabecka, Anna MariaLi, DeliangLiquin, Florencia FernandaMarescaux, JonathanMorris, Todd J.Nowakowska, PatrycjaOzgo, MalgorzataPaolucci, Esteban MarceloPeribáñez, Miguel A.Riccardi, NicolettaSmith, Emily R. C.Sylvester, FranciscoALLOMETRIC RELATIONSHIPSBIOMASS AND BODY SIZE MEASUREMENTSCORBICULADREISSENAFRESHWATER INVASIVE BIVALVESLIMNOPERNASINANODONTAWEIGHT CONVERSION EQUATIONShttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1Invasive bivalves continue to spread and negatively impact freshwater ecosystems worldwide. As different metrics for body size and biomass are frequently used within the literature to standardise bivalve-related ecological impacts (e.g. respiration and filtration rates), the lack of broadly applicable conversion equations currently hinders reliable comparison across bivalve populations. To facilitate improved comparative assessment among studies originating from disparate geographical locations, we report body size and biomass conversion equations for six invasive freshwater bivalves (or species complex members) worldwide: Corbicula fluminea, C. largillierti, Dreissena bugensis, D. polymorpha, Limnoperna fortunei and Sinanodonta woodiana, and tested the reliability (i.e. precision and accuracy) of these equations. Body size (length, width and height) and biomass metrics of living-weight (LW), wet-weight (WW), dry-weight (DW), dry shell-weight (SW), shell free dry-weight (SFDW) and ash-free dry-weight (AFDW) were collected from a total of 44 bivalve populations located in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Relationships between body size and individual biomass metrics, as well as proportional weight-to-weight conversion factors, were determined. For most species, although inherent variation existed between sampled populations, body size directional measurements were found to be good predictors of all biomass metrics (e.g. length to LW, WW, SW or DW: R2 = 0.82–0.96), with moderate to high accuracy for mean absolute error (MAE): ±9.14%–24.19%. Similarly, narrow 95% confidence limits and low MAE were observed for most proportional biomass relationships, indicating high reliability for the calculated conversion factors (e.g. LW to AFDW; CI range: 0.7–2.0, MAE: ±0.7%–2.0%). Synthesis and applications. Our derived biomass prediction equations can be used to rapidly estimate the biologically active biomass of the assessed species, based on simpler biomass or body size measurements for a wide range of situations globally. This allows for the calculation of approximate average indicators that, when combined with density data, can be used to estimate biomass per geographical unit-area and contribute to quantification of population-level effects. These general equations will support meta-analyses, and allow for comparative assessment of historic and contemporary data. Overall, these equations will enable conservation managers to better understand and predict ecological impacts of these bivalves.Fil: Coughlan, Neil E.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda. University College Cork; IrlandaFil: Cunningham, Eoghan M.. The Queens University of Belfast; IrlandaFil: Cuthbert, Ross N.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda. Geomar-Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel; AlemaniaFil: Joyce, Patrick W. S.. The Queens University of Belfast; IrlandaFil: Anastácio, Pedro. Universidade de Évora; PortugalFil: Banha, Filipe. Universidade de Évora; PortugalFil: Bonel, Nicolás. Université Montpellier II; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; Francia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida; ArgentinaFil: Bradbeer, Stephanie J.. University of Leeds; Reino UnidoFil: Briski, Elizabeta. Geomar-Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel; AlemaniaFil: Butitta, Vince L.. University of Wisconsin; Estados UnidosFil: Cadková, Zuzana. Czech University of Life Sciences; República ChecaFil: Dick, Jaimie T. A.. The Queens University of Belfast; IrlandaFil: Douda, Karel. Czech University of Life Sciences; República ChecaFil: Eagling, Lawrence E.. The Queens University of Belfast; IrlandaFil: Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé. Universidad de Vigo; EspañaFil: Hünicken, Leandro Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; ArgentinaFil: Johansson, Mattias L.. University of North Georgia; Estados UnidosFil: Kregting, Louise. The Queens University of Belfast; IrlandaFil: Labecka, Anna Maria. Jagiellonian University; PoloniaFil: Li, Deliang. Hunan Agricultural University; ChinaFil: Liquin, Florencia Fernanda. Universidad Nacional de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales. Instituto para el Estudio de la Biodiversidad de Invertebrados; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Salta; ArgentinaFil: Marescaux, Jonathan. University of Namur; Bélgica. e-biom; BélgicaFil: Morris, Todd J.. Fisheries and Ocean Canada; CanadáFil: Nowakowska, Patrycja. University of Gdansk; PoloniaFil: Ozgo, Malgorzata. Kazimierz Wielki University; PoloniaFil: Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; ArgentinaFil: Peribáñez, Miguel A.. Universidad de Zaragoza; EspañaFil: Riccardi, Nicoletta. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; ItaliaFil: Smith, Emily R. C.. University College London; Estados UnidosFil: Sylvester, Francisco. Universidad Nacional de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales. Instituto para el Estudio de la Biodiversidad de Invertebrados; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. 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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
title Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
spellingShingle Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
Coughlan, Neil E.
ALLOMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS
BIOMASS AND BODY SIZE MEASUREMENTS
CORBICULA
DREISSENA
FRESHWATER INVASIVE BIVALVES
LIMNOPERNA
SINANODONTA
WEIGHT CONVERSION EQUATIONS
title_short Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
title_full Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
title_fullStr Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
title_full_unstemmed Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
title_sort Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Coughlan, Neil E.
Cunningham, Eoghan M.
Cuthbert, Ross N.
Joyce, Patrick W. S.
Anastácio, Pedro
Banha, Filipe
Bonel, Nicolás
Bradbeer, Stephanie J.
Briski, Elizabeta
Butitta, Vince L.
Cadková, Zuzana
Dick, Jaimie T. A.
Douda, Karel
Eagling, Lawrence E.
Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé
Hünicken, Leandro Andrés
Johansson, Mattias L.
Kregting, Louise
Labecka, Anna Maria
Li, Deliang
Liquin, Florencia Fernanda
Marescaux, Jonathan
Morris, Todd J.
Nowakowska, Patrycja
Ozgo, Malgorzata
Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo
Peribáñez, Miguel A.
Riccardi, Nicoletta
Smith, Emily R. C.
Sylvester, Francisco
author Coughlan, Neil E.
author_facet Coughlan, Neil E.
Cunningham, Eoghan M.
Cuthbert, Ross N.
Joyce, Patrick W. S.
Anastácio, Pedro
Banha, Filipe
Bonel, Nicolás
Bradbeer, Stephanie J.
Briski, Elizabeta
Butitta, Vince L.
Cadková, Zuzana
Dick, Jaimie T. A.
Douda, Karel
Eagling, Lawrence E.
Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé
Hünicken, Leandro Andrés
Johansson, Mattias L.
Kregting, Louise
Labecka, Anna Maria
Li, Deliang
Liquin, Florencia Fernanda
Marescaux, Jonathan
Morris, Todd J.
Nowakowska, Patrycja
Ozgo, Malgorzata
Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo
Peribáñez, Miguel A.
Riccardi, Nicoletta
Smith, Emily R. C.
Sylvester, Francisco
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Cuthbert, Ross N.
Joyce, Patrick W. S.
Anastácio, Pedro
Banha, Filipe
Bonel, Nicolás
Bradbeer, Stephanie J.
Briski, Elizabeta
Butitta, Vince L.
Cadková, Zuzana
Dick, Jaimie T. A.
Douda, Karel
Eagling, Lawrence E.
Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé
Hünicken, Leandro Andrés
Johansson, Mattias L.
Kregting, Louise
Labecka, Anna Maria
Li, Deliang
Liquin, Florencia Fernanda
Marescaux, Jonathan
Morris, Todd J.
Nowakowska, Patrycja
Ozgo, Malgorzata
Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo
Peribáñez, Miguel A.
Riccardi, Nicoletta
Smith, Emily R. C.
Sylvester, Francisco
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv ALLOMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS
BIOMASS AND BODY SIZE MEASUREMENTS
CORBICULA
DREISSENA
FRESHWATER INVASIVE BIVALVES
LIMNOPERNA
SINANODONTA
WEIGHT CONVERSION EQUATIONS
topic ALLOMETRIC RELATIONSHIPS
BIOMASS AND BODY SIZE MEASUREMENTS
CORBICULA
DREISSENA
FRESHWATER INVASIVE BIVALVES
LIMNOPERNA
SINANODONTA
WEIGHT CONVERSION EQUATIONS
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Invasive bivalves continue to spread and negatively impact freshwater ecosystems worldwide. As different metrics for body size and biomass are frequently used within the literature to standardise bivalve-related ecological impacts (e.g. respiration and filtration rates), the lack of broadly applicable conversion equations currently hinders reliable comparison across bivalve populations. To facilitate improved comparative assessment among studies originating from disparate geographical locations, we report body size and biomass conversion equations for six invasive freshwater bivalves (or species complex members) worldwide: Corbicula fluminea, C. largillierti, Dreissena bugensis, D. polymorpha, Limnoperna fortunei and Sinanodonta woodiana, and tested the reliability (i.e. precision and accuracy) of these equations. Body size (length, width and height) and biomass metrics of living-weight (LW), wet-weight (WW), dry-weight (DW), dry shell-weight (SW), shell free dry-weight (SFDW) and ash-free dry-weight (AFDW) were collected from a total of 44 bivalve populations located in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Relationships between body size and individual biomass metrics, as well as proportional weight-to-weight conversion factors, were determined. For most species, although inherent variation existed between sampled populations, body size directional measurements were found to be good predictors of all biomass metrics (e.g. length to LW, WW, SW or DW: R2 = 0.82–0.96), with moderate to high accuracy for mean absolute error (MAE): ±9.14%–24.19%. Similarly, narrow 95% confidence limits and low MAE were observed for most proportional biomass relationships, indicating high reliability for the calculated conversion factors (e.g. LW to AFDW; CI range: 0.7–2.0, MAE: ±0.7%–2.0%). Synthesis and applications. Our derived biomass prediction equations can be used to rapidly estimate the biologically active biomass of the assessed species, based on simpler biomass or body size measurements for a wide range of situations globally. This allows for the calculation of approximate average indicators that, when combined with density data, can be used to estimate biomass per geographical unit-area and contribute to quantification of population-level effects. These general equations will support meta-analyses, and allow for comparative assessment of historic and contemporary data. Overall, these equations will enable conservation managers to better understand and predict ecological impacts of these bivalves.
Fil: Coughlan, Neil E.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda. University College Cork; Irlanda
Fil: Cunningham, Eoghan M.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Cuthbert, Ross N.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda. Geomar-Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel; Alemania
Fil: Joyce, Patrick W. S.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Anastácio, Pedro. Universidade de Évora; Portugal
Fil: Banha, Filipe. Universidade de Évora; Portugal
Fil: Bonel, Nicolás. Université Montpellier II; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; Francia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida; Argentina
Fil: Bradbeer, Stephanie J.. University of Leeds; Reino Unido
Fil: Briski, Elizabeta. Geomar-Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel; Alemania
Fil: Butitta, Vince L.. University of Wisconsin; Estados Unidos
Fil: Cadková, Zuzana. Czech University of Life Sciences; República Checa
Fil: Dick, Jaimie T. A.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Douda, Karel. Czech University of Life Sciences; República Checa
Fil: Eagling, Lawrence E.. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Ferreira Rodríguez, Noé. Universidad de Vigo; España
Fil: Hünicken, Leandro Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina
Fil: Johansson, Mattias L.. University of North Georgia; Estados Unidos
Fil: Kregting, Louise. The Queens University of Belfast; Irlanda
Fil: Labecka, Anna Maria. Jagiellonian University; Polonia
Fil: Li, Deliang. Hunan Agricultural University; China
Fil: Liquin, Florencia Fernanda. Universidad Nacional de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales. Instituto para el Estudio de la Biodiversidad de Invertebrados; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Salta; Argentina
Fil: Marescaux, Jonathan. University of Namur; Bélgica. e-biom; Bélgica
Fil: Morris, Todd J.. Fisheries and Ocean Canada; Canadá
Fil: Nowakowska, Patrycja. University of Gdansk; Polonia
Fil: Ozgo, Malgorzata. Kazimierz Wielki University; Polonia
Fil: Paolucci, Esteban Marcelo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina
Fil: Peribáñez, Miguel A.. Universidad de Zaragoza; España
Fil: Riccardi, Nicoletta. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche; Italia
Fil: Smith, Emily R. C.. University College London; Estados Unidos
Fil: Sylvester, Francisco. Universidad Nacional de Salta. Facultad de Ciencias Naturales. Instituto para el Estudio de la Biodiversidad de Invertebrados; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Salta; Argentina
description Invasive bivalves continue to spread and negatively impact freshwater ecosystems worldwide. As different metrics for body size and biomass are frequently used within the literature to standardise bivalve-related ecological impacts (e.g. respiration and filtration rates), the lack of broadly applicable conversion equations currently hinders reliable comparison across bivalve populations. To facilitate improved comparative assessment among studies originating from disparate geographical locations, we report body size and biomass conversion equations for six invasive freshwater bivalves (or species complex members) worldwide: Corbicula fluminea, C. largillierti, Dreissena bugensis, D. polymorpha, Limnoperna fortunei and Sinanodonta woodiana, and tested the reliability (i.e. precision and accuracy) of these equations. Body size (length, width and height) and biomass metrics of living-weight (LW), wet-weight (WW), dry-weight (DW), dry shell-weight (SW), shell free dry-weight (SFDW) and ash-free dry-weight (AFDW) were collected from a total of 44 bivalve populations located in Asia, the Americas and Europe. Relationships between body size and individual biomass metrics, as well as proportional weight-to-weight conversion factors, were determined. For most species, although inherent variation existed between sampled populations, body size directional measurements were found to be good predictors of all biomass metrics (e.g. length to LW, WW, SW or DW: R2 = 0.82–0.96), with moderate to high accuracy for mean absolute error (MAE): ±9.14%–24.19%. Similarly, narrow 95% confidence limits and low MAE were observed for most proportional biomass relationships, indicating high reliability for the calculated conversion factors (e.g. LW to AFDW; CI range: 0.7–2.0, MAE: ±0.7%–2.0%). Synthesis and applications. Our derived biomass prediction equations can be used to rapidly estimate the biologically active biomass of the assessed species, based on simpler biomass or body size measurements for a wide range of situations globally. This allows for the calculation of approximate average indicators that, when combined with density data, can be used to estimate biomass per geographical unit-area and contribute to quantification of population-level effects. These general equations will support meta-analyses, and allow for comparative assessment of historic and contemporary data. Overall, these equations will enable conservation managers to better understand and predict ecological impacts of these bivalves.
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Coughlan, Neil E.; Cunningham, Eoghan M.; Cuthbert, Ross N.; Joyce, Patrick W. S.; Anastácio, Pedro; et al.; Biometric conversion factors as a unifying platform for comparative assessment of invasive freshwater bivalves; Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Inc; Journal of Applied Ecology; 58; 9; 9-2021; 1945-1956
0021-8901
1365-2664
CONICET Digital
CONICET
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0021-8901
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CONICET Digital
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