TY - JOUR AB - Systematic research on bivalved molluscs (Mollusca: Bivalvia = Pelecypoda) is briefly reviewed in an introduction to a series of papers focusing on seven of the larger branches of the bivalve tree. These are presented in an attempt to summarize current knowledge, to stimulate new research and to highlight needs for future research focus. A revised classification of extant bivalve families (with synonyms and included subfamilies) is presented, based on information compiled from the latest palaeontological, morphological and molecular data. A1 - Bieler, R. A1 - Mikkelsen, P. M. DO - 10.1111/j.1096-3642.2006.00255.x JO - Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society IS - 3 SP - 223 EP - 235 C1 - 148 (3): 223-235 TI - Bivalvia – a look at the Branches UR - https://molluscabase.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=127086 VL - 148 PY - 2006 Y2 - 2024-03-28 ER -