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Alabama is a global hotspot for freshwater biodiversity, boasting more species of freshwater fish, turtles, snails, and mussels than any other state east of the Mississippi River. The state's extensive network of rivers and streams, combined with its varied geology, provides a multitude of unique habitats. However, decades of pollution, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species have put many of these aquatic species at risk.

The Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center (AABC), located near the Cahaba River, works to restore endangered freshwater species. For example, the center is working to reintroduce mollusk species, like the plicate rock snail, into the Coosa River. Mollusks are often called "Mother Nature's vacuum cleaners" because they filter water, removing bacteria and suspended solids. In a healthy river, large populations of mollusks can significantly improve water quality.



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Summary
- Alabama is a global hotspot for freshwater biodiversity, with more species of freshwater fish, turtles, snails, and mussels than any state east of the Mississippi.
- Its many rivers/streams and varied geology create diverse habitats.
- Pollution, habitat destruction, and invasive species have threatened many aquatic species.
- The Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center (AABC), near the Cahaba River, works to restore endangered freshwater species (e.g., reintroducing mollusks such as the plicate rock snail into the Coosa River).
- Mollusks filter water and can substantially improve water quality when present in large numbers.

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- Q: Why is Alabama a hotspot for freshwater biodiversity?
A: Because its extensive network of rivers and streams plus varied geology produce many unique aquatic habitats, supporting many species.

- Q: What threats to Alabama’s aquatic species are mentioned?
A: Decades of pollution, habitat destruction, and introduction of invasive species.

- Q: What does the Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center do?
A: It works to restore endangered freshwater species and reintroduce species (e.g., mollusks like the plicate rock snail) into rivers such as the Coosa.

- Q: Why are mollusks important to river health?
A: They filter water by removing bacteria and suspended solids, so large mollusk populations can significantly improve water quality.

- Q: Where is the AABC located?
A: Near the Cahaba River.

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