The Occurrence of the Freshwater Clams, Musculium partumeium (Say) and Pisidium casertanum (Poli) (Bivalvia: Sphaeriidae), in the Hawaiian Islands

Author(s)

Albert J. Burky, University of DaytonFollow
Carl M. Way, Barry Vittor and Associates
Skippy Hau, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
M. Eric Benbow, University of Dayton

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2000

Publication Source

Micronesica

Abstract

Sphaeriid clams were collected from an ancient, continuously cultivated taro pond complex at Ke‘anae Peninsula, Maui. Both species are known for adaptations for temporary pond habitats and could have been initially introduced by the earliest Hawaiian settlers transported with moist taro root stock from other areas of Oceania.

Inclusive pages

161-164

ISBN/ISSN

2374-801X

Document Version

Published Version

Comments

The document is made available in compliance with the publisher's open-access policy. Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher

University of Guam

Volume

33

Peer Reviewed

yes

Issue

1

eCommons Citation

Burky, Albert J.; Way, Carl M.; Hau, Skippy; and Benbow, M. Eric, "The Occurrence of the Freshwater Clams, Musculium partumeium (Say) and Pisidium casertanum (Poli) (Bivalvia: Sphaeriidae), in the Hawaiian Islands" (2000). Biology Faculty Publications. 306.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bio_fac_pub/306