Dr. Ruiwen Wu is a researcher at Shanxi Normal University whose work centers on the taxonomy, phylogeny, biodiversity, and conservation of freshwater mussels and other bivalves. Her research integrates morphological, molecular, and phylogenomic approaches to uncover hidden diversity, describe new species, and refine the systematic classification of Unionidae and related taxa. She has significantly contributed to understanding the evolutionary relationships and biogeography of endemic Chinese freshwater mussels, advancing knowledge on their genetic diversity, population structure, and ecological adaptations. Her publications in high impact journals such as Invertebrate Systematics, ZooKeys, Zoologica Scripta, Freshwater Biology, and BMC Genomics demonstrate her expertise in combining integrative taxonomy with conservation biology. Dr. Wu’s studies have also addressed broader ecological issues, including biodiversity loss due to habitat alteration and dam construction. Her research outputs include detailed phylogenetic reconstructions, mitochondrial genome analyses, and biogeographic assessments that inform species conservation strategies and contribute to global freshwater biodiversity studies. As an active reviewer for several international journals, she supports the advancement of rigorous scientific scholarship in evolutionary biology and aquatic ecology. Through her extensive body of work, Dr. Wu has established herself as a leading figure in freshwater mollusk systematics, contributing valuable insights into species diversity, evolutionary history, and conservation priorities within aquatic ecosystems.
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Featured Publications
Wu, R., (2025). Diversity, phylogeny and distribution of the subtribe Cristariina (Bivalvia: Unionidae: Unioninae) from China, with description of a new genus and species. Invertebrate Systematics.
Wu, R., (2025). Underestimated diversity: A new species of the genus Cuneopsis (Bivalvia, Unionidae, Unioninae) from Henan, China. Zoosystematics and Evolution.
Wu, R., (2025). Revisiting the genus Nodularia (Bivalvia, Unionidae): Mitochondrial phylogenomics and the description of a new species. Zoosystematics and Evolution.
Wu, R., (2025). Corrigendum to: Cryptic species, mitochondrial phylogenomics and historical biogeography in the endemic genus Schistodesmus (Bivalvia, Unionidae) from China.