Captive breeding of Margaritifera auricularia (Spengler, 1793) and its conservation importance

This project was funded by the Government of Aragon, Department of Rural Development and Sustainability and carried out by the Environmental Service Department of SARGA. Special thanks go to Manuel Alcantara, Miguel Angel Munoz, Ester Gines, Carlos Catala, and Juan Pablo de la Roche, who were involved in the project. The authors appreciate the work of the reviewer and editor who improved the quality of the manuscript. The Aragon's forest rangers are thanked for their assistance during fieldwork.