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ClearUse of the Zebra Mussel Dreissena polymorpha (Mollusca, Bivalvia) as a Bioindicator of Microplastics Pollution in Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case Study from Lake Iseo (North Italy)
Invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) from Lake Iseo in northern Italy accumulated microplastics in their tissues, supporting their use as sentinel bioindicators for freshwater microplastic monitoring and demonstrating their value for spatial pollution assessment.
The Use of Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) as a Sentinel Species for the Microplastic Pollution of Freshwater: The Case of Beyhan Dam Lake, Turkey
This study detected microplastics in zebra mussels from Beyhan Dam Lake in Turkey, finding an average of several particles per individual with fibers predominating, providing the first evidence of microplastic pollution in this freshwater bivalve species from Turkish inland waters.
Tracking the microplastic pollution in the freshwater environments of southeastern Türkiye: Usage of Unio delicatus, Unio Terminalis and Dreissena polymorpha as bioindicators of microplastics
This study examined microplastic contamination in three freshwater mussel species collected from rivers and a dam lake in southeastern Turkey, finding relatively low average concentrations (under 1 microplastic per individual) but confirming that these mussels do accumulate plastic particles from their surroundings. Because mussels are filter feeders with a fixed lifestyle, they reflect local pollution levels well, making them useful sentinels for tracking microplastic contamination in freshwater ecosystems. The research adds to growing evidence that microplastics are now present even in inland freshwater species far from the ocean.
ASSESSMENT OF THE BIOACCUMULATION OF MICROPLASTICS IN THE BLACK SEA MUSSEL Mytilus galloprovincialis L., 1819
Researchers examined microplastic accumulation in the Black Sea mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis collected from multiple sites along the Bulgarian coast. Microplastics were detected in all samples with fragment and fiber morphologies dominant, and differences in abundance were observed between sampling locations linked to proximity to human activities.
Microplastics in Invasive Freshwater Mussels (Dreissena sp.): Spatiotemporal Variation and Occurrence With Chemical Contaminants
Researchers measured microplastic ingestion by invasive zebra and quagga mussels (Dreissena spp.) across Great Lakes sites and time points, finding widespread MP uptake that varied by season and location and noting a weak but positive association between microplastic and chemical contaminant co-occurrence.
High microplastic exposure affects survival and health of Dreissena spp. mussels: implications for freshwater pollution monitoring
Researchers tested whether Dreissena mussels could serve as bioindicators for freshwater microplastic pollution by exposing them to polyethylene microbeads for two months. At high concentrations, the mussels showed decreased health indicators and increased mortality within 15 days, while lower concentrations had no significant effect. The study supports using these filter-feeding mussels as practical biological monitors for assessing microplastic contamination levels in freshwater ecosystems.
Uptake and Retention of Nanoplastics in Quagga Mussels
Experiments tested whether the invasive freshwater mussel Dreissena bugensis (quagga mussel) takes up and retains nanoplastics, finding that the mussels ingested and retained nano-sized plastic particles in their tissues after exposure. Quagga mussels, already widely distributed in North American and European waterways, could serve as both sentinels for nanoplastic monitoring and vectors for nanoplastic entry into food webs.
The Mediterranean Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis as a Biomonitor for Microplastic Pollution
Researchers assessed the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis as a bioindicator for microplastic pollution, focusing on improving quantification of small microplastics below 25 µm that conventional methods miss. Mussels were found to accumulate microplastics efficiently across size ranges, validating their use as biomonitors while highlighting the need for improved analytical methods.
First Record of Microplastic Contamination in the Non-Native Dark False Mussel Mytilopsis leucophaeata (Bivalvia: Dreissenidae) in a Coastal Urban Lagoon
Researchers documented microplastic contamination for the first time in the invasive dark false mussel in a coastal lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Microplastics were found in all mussel samples, with fibers and fragments being the most common types, and thirteen different polymer types were identified. The study suggests this widespread filter-feeding species could serve as a useful bioindicator for monitoring microplastic pollution in coastal waters.
Distribution of environmental microplastics in different tissues of indigenous freshwater bivalves (Unio spp.): a case study from the Sejenane River in Northern Tunisia
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in three species of freshwater mussels from a river in Northern Tunisia, analyzing particles in gill and digestive gland tissues. They found microplastics present in all species, suggesting these filter-feeding bivalves accumulate particles from their environment. The study demonstrates that freshwater mussels can serve as effective biological indicators for monitoring microplastic pollution in river ecosystems.
Microplastics, Additives, and Plasticizers in Freshwater Bivalves: Preliminary Research of Biomonitoring
Researchers placed freshwater mussels in three rivers in central Italy to study how they accumulate microplastics, plasticizers, and additives over time. They found small microplastics and chemical additives in both the gills and digestive tracts of the mussels, with polyamide being the most common polymer detected. The study demonstrates that freshwater bivalves can serve as effective biological monitors for tracking microplastic pollution in rivers.
Using the Asian clam as an indicator of microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems
Researchers proposed the Asian clam as a bioindicator species for monitoring microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems, building on prior findings of high contamination rates in these organisms. Using a widely distributed filter feeder as a sentinel species could help standardize freshwater microplastic monitoring the way mussels are used in marine settings.
Microplastic intake of Unio mancus Lamarck 1819 collected from Ataturk Dam Lake, Türkiye
Researchers examined microplastic intake in the freshwater bivalve Unio mancus collected from Ataturk Dam Lake in Turkey, characterizing the size, shape, and polymer composition of microplastic particles and fibers ingested by the mussels. The study documented microplastic contamination in this dam lake population, contributing to understanding of freshwater bivalve exposure to plastic pollution in Turkish inland water systems.
Evaluation of uptake and chronic toxicity of virgin polystyrene microbeads in freshwater zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha (Mollusca: Bivalvia)
Researchers evaluated the uptake and chronic toxicity of virgin polystyrene microbeads in freshwater zebra mussels over an extended exposure period. The study found that mussels ingested and accumulated the particles, and higher concentrations induced measurable changes in cellular biomarkers and filtration behavior, suggesting that chronic microplastic exposure can affect the physiology of freshwater bivalves.
The first evidence of microplastic uptake in natural freshwater mussel,Unio stevenianusfrom Karasu River, Turkey
This brief report documents the presence of microplastics in a freshwater mussel species (Unio stevenianus) from the Karasu River in Turkey, providing first evidence of microplastic uptake in this native freshwater species. High microplastic concentrations in the mussel habitat indicate that the river is significantly polluted with plastic debris.
Using mussel as a global bioindicator of coastal microplastic pollution
This review evaluates whether mussels can serve as reliable global indicators of coastal microplastic pollution. Researchers found that mussels are well suited for this role due to their wide geographic distribution, filter-feeding behavior, and demonstrated ability to accumulate microplastics from surrounding waters. The study identifies remaining challenges in standardizing monitoring methods but concludes that mussels offer a practical and ecologically relevant tool for tracking marine microplastic contamination.
Efficacy of freshwater pearl mussel (Lamellidens marginalis) as a biomonitoring tool for assessing microplastic pollution
Laboratory experiments showed that freshwater pearl mussels readily ingested microplastic particles, which then accumulated in their organs and tissues and caused measurable histological damage. This is relevant because freshwater mussels are widely used as biomonitors of water quality, and the findings confirm they can serve as indicators of microplastic pollution while also showing that this pollution harms them.
Bivalves with potential for monitoring microplastics in South America
Researchers tested three South American mussel species and found that all of them accumulated microplastics in their tissues, feces, and pseudofeces, suggesting these bivalves can serve as reliable bioindicators — living monitors — for microplastic contamination in coastal waterways.
The role of invasive alien species as bioindicators for environmental pollution
This review explores an unconventional approach to pollution monitoring: using invasive alien species as biological indicators of environmental contamination, including microplastics. Researchers found that species like invasive bivalves, crustaceans, and fish accumulate contaminants in measurable ways and are already abundant in degraded habitats. The approach offers a practical monitoring tool that avoids additional stress on native or protected species.
Influence of microplastics on freshwater bivalves (review)
This review synthesized knowledge on how microplastics affect freshwater bivalves, covering ingestion, tissue accumulation, physiological stress responses, and reproductive impacts. Bivalves are shown to be sensitive bioindicators of microplastic contamination in rivers and lakes.
Unveiling microplastic pollution: Evaluating the role of Sinotaia quadrata (Caenogastropoda, Viviparidae) as a monitoring tool in freshwater ecosystems
Researchers evaluated whether the invasive freshwater snail Sinotaia quadrata could serve as a reliable monitoring tool for tracking microplastic pollution in waterways affected by human activity. The types and characteristics of microplastics found in the snails closely matched what was detected in the surrounding water and sediment. The study suggests that these snails could be a practical and cost-effective way to assess microplastic contamination levels in freshwater ecosystems.
Biochemical basis of resistance to multiple contaminations in the native and invasive populations of Dreissena polymorpha
This study compared native and invasive populations of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha in their biochemical tolerance to multiple simultaneous stressors including microplastics, examining how antioxidant and detoxification mechanisms differ between populations.
Mussel: a potential pollution indicator in the aquatic ecosystem and effect of climate change
This review examines the biology and ecology of mussels as environmental indicator organisms, covering how they respond to pollution, temperature, and other stressors including microplastics. Mussels are widely used as bioindicators of marine pollution because they filter large volumes of water and accumulate contaminants including microplastic particles in their tissues.
Bioaccumulation of emerging contaminants in mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis): Influence of microplastics
Researchers investigated whether microplastics influence the bioaccumulation of emerging contaminants in Mediterranean mussels. The study found that the presence of microplastics altered how certain chemical pollutants accumulated in mussel tissue, suggesting that microplastics can act as carriers that change the uptake and distribution of other contaminants in marine organisms.