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Yes or no are zebra mussels really a danger to the Great Lakes?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. They are a danger especially to the fish population since many fish species need sandy or muddy bottom soil to lay their eggs. The zebra mussel covering the lake bottom prevents nesting to these species of fish. The mussels have proliferated so much that they are actually clearing up the murkiness of the lakes.
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When was Danger on the Great Lakes created?
Danger on the Great Lakes was created in 2003.
How do zebra mussels affect the biodiversity of the Great Lakes?
they invade the habitat of other organisms living there and they start to overtake the lakes which decreases the biodiversity in the great lakes.
The actions of zebra mussels and sea lamprey in the Great Lakes are examples of problems caused by?
Endangered Species
What impact are zebra mussels likely to have on food chains in the Great lakes?
Zebra mussels compete for plankton with other filter feeders, but that is not really why they are considered to be a problem. They tend to grow in great abundance where there is a water current that brings them their food faster, and such currents occur at the intake pipes that are put into the Great Lakes to get water, and the pipes then get clogged. So it is more of a problem with human engineering, than a problem affecting the food chain. New Answer: they will compete with netive shelfish and clams and hurt their populations
Where can I find reliable painting contractors in the Great Lakes Region?
Sorry i can't answer this question, but i do not live near the great lakes, but i live near the great lakes i would really like to know some painting contractors in the great lakes region.
How did zebra mussels get into the finger lakes?
i dont know. i know that this doesn't help!
What are facts about the great lakes st Lawrence region?
It is really flat
What are the four largest lakes in the country?
The Great Lakes
Why is Lake Ontario considered to be one of the 5 Great Lakes?
It's really big.
Why are zebra mussels located primarily in areas in the eastern US rather than in the western US?
It is generally agreed upon by scientists that zebra mussels entered the Great Lakes from ballast water dumping by large ocean-going vessels from Europe. Ballast water is used to keep ships stable in the water.
In 1713 France owned land around what lakes?
Great Lakes
In which direction are the great lakes from your state?
The Great Lakes are located in eastern North America. The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes and are to the northeast of Texas.
