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Q: How do zebra mussels effect the Hudson river?
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How many zebra mussels were there in the Hudson river within a year of their first appearance?

500 thosand


What effect does potassium have on zebra mussels?

It will send zebra mussels into fatal shock


Do zebra mussels camouflage?

Zebra mussels have stripes.


Do zebramussles live in elkriver?

Zebra mussels originated in Balkan Poland, and are a native to Russia. They are a nuisance species that was introduced to North America. They were first discovered in the Great Lakes in 1988, in Lake St. Clair located between Detroit Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. Since then zebra mussels have spread into a number of waterways: Lake Simcoe, Mississippi, Hudson, St. Lawrence, Ohio, Cumberland, Missouri, Tennessee, Colorado and Arkansas Rivers. In 2009, zebra mussels where found in Pelican Lake and Red River Basin (Minnesota/Manitoba). In 2010, it was confirmed that zebra mussels where found in Red River, North Dakota; Breckenridge, Minnesota; and California. Elk River, Minnesota - According to an article in the Bismarck Tribune written by Brian Gehring (July 9, 2010) zebra mussels have been found in North Dakota waters (Red River, Lake Lizzie, Minnesota upstream of the Red River, and Pelican Lake). Elk River, British Columbia - no information available at this time


What family is a zebra mussel in?

Zebra mussels belong to the family Dreissenidae. These are freshwater bivalve mollusks. Despite their name, zebra mussels are not true mussels.


Are there benefits from zebra mussels?

nothing is good about zebra muccels


What family is a mussel in?

Zebra mussels belong to the family Dreissenidae. These are freshwater bivalve mollusks. Despite their name, zebra mussels are not true mussels.


Are zebra mussels zebras?

No, they aren't. Zebra mussels are mussels, which is a kind of bivalve mollusk. They call them that because of there pattern on the shell. Some don't have it, but most do.


Are zebra mussels producers?

NO


What is the scientific name for zebra mussels?

The scientific name for zebra mussels is Dreissena polymorpha.


What is the carrying capacity of Zebra Mussels?

The answer is not certain but Zebra Mussels have a very high carrying capacity. They can produce millions of offspring per year which is why they are an invasive species. Zebra Mussels also have very little predators.


How can you get rid of zebra mussels?

We can kill them!