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they invade the habitat of other organisms living there and they start to overtake the lakes which decreases the biodiversity in the Great Lakes.
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Why are zebra mussels a problem in thr great lakes but not in the lake systems where they came from?
Zebra mussels are problematic in the Great Lakes because they lack natural predators and competitors that would normally control their population in their native habitats in Europe and Asia. In the Great Lakes, their rapid reproduction leads to significant ecological and economic impacts, such as clogging water intake systems, outcompeting native species, and altering habitats. Additionally, their presence disrupts food webs and can lead to decreased biodiversity. These factors combined create a unique environment in the Great Lakes that allows zebra mussels to thrive unchecked.
Why are zebra mussels a problem in the Great Lakes but not in the lakes systems where they came from?
Zebra mussels are problematic in the Great Lakes due to their rapid reproduction and lack of natural predators, which allows them to thrive and outcompete native species. In their native habitats in Europe and Asia, their populations are kept in check by environmental factors and natural predators. The Great Lakes' ecosystem is particularly vulnerable because it lacks the ecological balance necessary to control their spread, leading to significant ecological and economic impacts on local industries and biodiversity.
The actions of zebra mussels and sea lamprey in the Great Lakes are examples of problems caused by?
Endangered Species
How do the galciers affect Michigan and the great lakes?
The retreating glaciers dug deep into the earth carving the Great Lakes.
How did zebra mussels get into the finger lakes?
i dont know. i know that this doesn't help!
Yes or no are zebra mussels really a danger to the Great Lakes?
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.
What kind of effects do the great lakes have on southern Ontarios climate?
The great lakes affect Ontario's climate because they put moisture into the air which cools the climate. Without the lakes the area would be dry and hot.
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
How did the arrival of European traders affect the peace in the great lakes reigon?
IF the natives did not approve with it
What is the difference between freshwater mussels and saltwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels live in rivers, while saltwater mussels live in oceans. Even though it is mussels, it differs a lot. Freshwater mussel and saltwater mussels hunt different things, because they live in different places.
Where do mussels live?
Mussels are aquatic animals that live in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world, typically in shallow waters where they can attach themselves to rocks or other surfaces.
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.
