the zebra mussel was introduced to the us at lake erie.
the zebra mussel was introduced to the us at lake erie.
when was the zebra mussel introduced to the us?
lake erie
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the zebra mussel (dreissena polymorpha) is a small freshwater mussel. this species was originally native to the lakes of southern russia and ukraine. however, the zebra mussel has been accidentally introduced to numerous other areas, and has become an invasive species in many countries worldwide. since the 1980s, they have invaded the great lakes and the hudson river.
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because zebra mussels damage water intakes and other infrastructure, methods such as adding oxidants, flocculants, heat, dewatering, mechanical removal, and pipe coatings are becoming increasingly common.









































section::::see also.









































bullet::::- mussel, mostly about true mussels









































bullet::::- quagga mussel









































section::::external links.









































bullet::::- zebra mussels in kawartha lakes, by jim russell









































bullet::::- zebra mussel on national atlas









































bullet::::- zebra mussel (dreissena polymorpha) – factsheet









































bullet::::- dreissina faqs









































bullet::::- species profile- zebra mussel ("dreissena polymorpha"), national invasive species information center, united states national agricultural library. lists general information and resources for zebra mussel.









































bullet::::- what are zebra mussels?









































bullet::::- zebra mussel watch
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