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What is being done to control zebra mussel from the great lakes?
nothing
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.
Which organism was introduced into the Great Lakes and has expanded its range to the Mississippi River?
zebra mussel
What are the positive and negative effects of the introduction of the zebra mussel to the Great Lakes?
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What some negative things about zebra mussel?
zebra mussel are a great nuisance to peopl. the can grow so densely that they block pipelines, clogging water intakes of municipal water supplies, and hydroelectric companies Zebra mussel had killed 10 thousand birds.
Where is zebra mussel native to?
The species was originally native to the lakes of southern Russia.
How are zebra mussel born?
A mother zebra mussel pushes out an egg that grows into a another zebra mussel.
Why are zebra mussels successful in its new environment?
In a word, adaptation. Same as for any other living thing. The zebra mussel is a native of Russia, but has found its way into the Great Lakes ecosystem. It's free-swimming form was doubtless transported there in the tanks and bilges of ships. Use the links below for more information.
How did the Round Goby reach North America?
there are 2 theories. some people think they came in ballast water tanks but some people think that it was brought here on purpose because the Round Goby eats the Zebra Mussel(another invasive specie) and the Zebra mussel was in the Great Lakes first so people think that someone brought them here to take care of the zebra mussel invasion but as it turns out, the Round Goby became invasive as well and sorta helped the "zebra mussel invasion".
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,
