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Research Spotlight
Freshwater mollusks are vital to healthy streams. They occupy a central position in food webs by grazing on periphyton and are themselves a food source for predators. Sadly, the diversity of freshwater mollusk species is in danger in North America. See more...
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Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois.