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A zebra mussel is a small freshwater mollusc similar to a clam. They are native to several freshwater lakes in southeastern Russia. In recent centuries, they have spread through man-made canals to the Caspian Sea and many lakes and rivers throughout Europe. In the late 20th century, they spread to North America, first appearing in the Great Lakes in 1988. They probably crossed the Atlantic Ocean in ballast tanks of ships that had sailed from freshwater lakes in Europe to the Great Lakes.
Zebra mussels are considered an invasive pest in North America and in some European countries to which they have spread. They breed prolifically, such that even in their native environment, they live in very high densities. In environments to which they have recently migrated, they have a negative impact on the ecosystem by outcompeting native mussels and other filter-feeders. They are a nuisance to humans because huge numbers of them attach themselves to any available surface, including the insides of pipes used for power plants, canal locks, and municipal water supplies.
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Where is the zebra mussel found?
This species was native to southern Russia
How are zebra mussel born?
A mother zebra mussel pushes out an egg that grows into a another zebra mussel.
Where is zebra mussel native to?
The species was originally native to the lakes of southern Russia.
Can zebra mussel be pets?
Yes but they are an invasive species in som places. Hope that helps.
How do zebra mussels affect humans?
This species is certainly not endangered, as it has been introduced into many countries and has become detrimental to local mussel populations.
How did the zebra mussel invasion affect species in Hudson River ecosystem?
they keep the water clean
Where can you find zebra mussel?
The zebra mussel is indigenous to lakes and rives in Southern Russia but has become an invasive species infesting lakes and rivers in the US Great Lakes region - and most recently getting into the Hudson river.
Are zebra and zebra mussel closely related?
No. Zebra mussel are only called so because of their black and white appearance. Zebra are not mussels at all, but are equines.
How are zebras born (egg)?
A mother zebra mussel pushes out an egg that grows into a another zebra mussel.
What organism starts with an z?
zebra, zebra mussel,
Where is zebra mussel?
in the water
Do Zebra Mussels Eat Algae?
They eat algae primarily. But they also eat by filtering the water.
