Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-316) and index.

Introduction -- Methods -- Taxonomy, synonymy, and common names -- Description and distinguishing characteristics -- Native geographic distribution -- Biology and natural history -- Diet and gape size -- Associated diseases and parasites -- History of use and culture -- History and status of introduced populations outside the United States -- Introduction of black carp into the United States -- Digeneans : snail-borne parasites of concern to aquaculture -- Control of mollusks : use of black carp and alternatives -- Native mollusks and black carp -- Potential geographic range -- Risk assessment process -- Overview -- Appendix 1. Scientific and common names of fishes -- Appendix 2. Food consumed by black carp -- Appendix 3. Dimensions of bivalves of the midwestern United States -- Appendix 4. Water temperature data.