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Intro
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Lymnaeid Research
References
Chapter 2: General Characteristics of the Family Lymnaeidae
2.1 Taxonomic Position of the Family
2.2 Evolutionary Origin of the Family and Its Fossil Record
2.3 Diversity and Taxonomic Structure of the Extant Lymnaeidae
2.4 Shell and Soft Body Morphology Features
2.5 Elements of Biogeography and Ecology
References
Chapter 3: Phylogeny and Taxonomy of the Family Lymnaeidae
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Material and Methods
3.3 Phylogenetic Relationships Within the Family Lymnaeidae
3.4 Taxonomy (Systematic Part)
References
Chapter 4: Conchological and Anatomical Identification of the Lymnaeid Snails
References
Chapter 5: Molecular Techniques for the Study of Ecological and Evolutionary Processes in Lymnaeids
5.1 Introduction
5.2 How to Study Lymnaeid Molecules?
5.2.1 Fixation and Preservation of Samples
5.2.2 Dissection and Tissue Collection
5.2.3 Molecule Extraction
5.2.4 Molecular Analyses
5.2.4.1 DNA-Based Techniques
5.2.4.2 RNA-Based Techniques
5.2.4.3 Enzymes and Other Proteins
5.2.4.4 Metabolites, Toxins, and Pollutants
5.3 Why Use Molecular Technologies in Lymnaeids?
5.3.1 Species Identification, Systematics, and Phylogenetics
5.3.2 Population Genetics and Phylogeography
5.3.3 Mating System and Reproductive Behavior
5.3.4 Abiotic Interactions
5.3.5 Biotic Interactions
5.4 Trends and Perspectives in Ecological and Evolutionary Studies
References
Chapter 6: The Fossil Record of the Lymnaeidae: Revisiting a 200-Myr-Long Story of Success
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Material and Methods
6.3 Diversity Through Time
6.4 Geographic Distribution Through Time and the Origins of Lymnaeidae
6.4.1 Mesozoic Roots
6.4.2 The Paleogene Diversification
6.4.3 The Neogene Diversity Peak
6.5 Dispersal in the Fossil Record
6.6 Exploring the Limits of Morphological Disparity
6.6.1 Valencienniinae
6.6.2 Delminiella
6.6.3 Lancinae
6.6.4 Corymbina
6.7 Synthesis
References
Chapter 7: Biogeography of the Living Lymnaeidae
7.1 Introductory Remarks
7.2 Distribution of the Lymnaeid Snails Across Continents and Zoogeographical Regions
7.3 Biogeography of Particular Subfamilies and Genera of the Lymnaeidae
References
Chapter 8: Patterns and Processes of Speciation in Lymnaeidae
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Speciation Patterns
8.2.1 Large-Scale Patterns
8.2.2 Small-Scale Patterns
8.2.3 Adaptation in Extreme and Isolated Habitats: The Role of Ecology
8.3 Speciation Processes
References
Chapter 9: Ecology of Lymnaeid Snails
9.1 The Habitats of the Lymnaeid Snails
9.2 Responses of the Lymnaeids to Abiotic Factors of Their Environment
9.3 Biotic Interactions of the Lymnaeid Snails
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Lymnaeid Research
References
Chapter 2: General Characteristics of the Family Lymnaeidae
2.1 Taxonomic Position of the Family
2.2 Evolutionary Origin of the Family and Its Fossil Record
2.3 Diversity and Taxonomic Structure of the Extant Lymnaeidae
2.4 Shell and Soft Body Morphology Features
2.5 Elements of Biogeography and Ecology
References
Chapter 3: Phylogeny and Taxonomy of the Family Lymnaeidae
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Material and Methods
3.3 Phylogenetic Relationships Within the Family Lymnaeidae
3.4 Taxonomy (Systematic Part)
References
Chapter 4: Conchological and Anatomical Identification of the Lymnaeid Snails
References
Chapter 5: Molecular Techniques for the Study of Ecological and Evolutionary Processes in Lymnaeids
5.1 Introduction
5.2 How to Study Lymnaeid Molecules?
5.2.1 Fixation and Preservation of Samples
5.2.2 Dissection and Tissue Collection
5.2.3 Molecule Extraction
5.2.4 Molecular Analyses
5.2.4.1 DNA-Based Techniques
5.2.4.2 RNA-Based Techniques
5.2.4.3 Enzymes and Other Proteins
5.2.4.4 Metabolites, Toxins, and Pollutants
5.3 Why Use Molecular Technologies in Lymnaeids?
5.3.1 Species Identification, Systematics, and Phylogenetics
5.3.2 Population Genetics and Phylogeography
5.3.3 Mating System and Reproductive Behavior
5.3.4 Abiotic Interactions
5.3.5 Biotic Interactions
5.4 Trends and Perspectives in Ecological and Evolutionary Studies
References
Chapter 6: The Fossil Record of the Lymnaeidae: Revisiting a 200-Myr-Long Story of Success
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Material and Methods
6.3 Diversity Through Time
6.4 Geographic Distribution Through Time and the Origins of Lymnaeidae
6.4.1 Mesozoic Roots
6.4.2 The Paleogene Diversification
6.4.3 The Neogene Diversity Peak
6.5 Dispersal in the Fossil Record
6.6 Exploring the Limits of Morphological Disparity
6.6.1 Valencienniinae
6.6.2 Delminiella
6.6.3 Lancinae
6.6.4 Corymbina
6.7 Synthesis
References
Chapter 7: Biogeography of the Living Lymnaeidae
7.1 Introductory Remarks
7.2 Distribution of the Lymnaeid Snails Across Continents and Zoogeographical Regions
7.3 Biogeography of Particular Subfamilies and Genera of the Lymnaeidae
References
Chapter 8: Patterns and Processes of Speciation in Lymnaeidae
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Speciation Patterns
8.2.1 Large-Scale Patterns
8.2.2 Small-Scale Patterns
8.2.3 Adaptation in Extreme and Isolated Habitats: The Role of Ecology
8.3 Speciation Processes
References
Chapter 9: Ecology of Lymnaeid Snails
9.1 The Habitats of the Lymnaeid Snails
9.2 Responses of the Lymnaeids to Abiotic Factors of Their Environment
9.3 Biotic Interactions of the Lymnaeid Snails