Mussel

the backbone of all organisms -- ex: blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus), and the repercussions that ripple upon all those whom rely on blue mussels as a resource to live. Blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus), are commonly found in the mid intertidal zone of rocky shore lines in Alaska…

Zebra Mussels Zebra mussels are a small freshwater mussel native to the lakes of southern Russia, deriving their name from the striped pattern typically found on their shells. Other possible patterns include white shell with brown edges as well as brown shells with white highlights. They were first described and recorded by a german zoologist by the name of Peter Simon Pallas in the year 1769 (USGS. 2015). Zebra mussels can still be found in Russian rivers but have also been accidentally…

Species brought over include the eurasian ruffe, many types of mussels, and the round goby. One of the most popular known and problematic species today is the european zebra mussel. Zebra mussels were brought over in 1984 and have remained here ever since. The mussels pose a huge threat to our ecosystem in many different ways. Zebra mussels are known for their excessive access to food and space. First and foremost, they like most other invasive species multiply so rapidly that they extend…

Within the past several decades, the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha has made its way to the top of the list as one of the most destructive invasive species in the North American water systems. While many studies have been made focusing on the ecological impact of zebra mussels, little is known about the geographical history of their invasions and patterns of genetic differentiation among and within populations in their native and invaded ranges (May, Gelembiuk, Panov, Orlova, & Lee, 2006).…

formally known as zebra mussels is one of the highest problems in Minnesota lakes and rivers, affecting twenty-eight states and counting in the United States and is one of the highest leading problems in waters. Discovered in 1988 in the Great Lakes, they are said to be native to Eastern Europe, and Western Russia, the theory is that they were brought over from ships that were bringing over products to the United States. Zebra Mussels were first discovered in 1988 in the Great Lakes (invasive…

Zebra mussels are a pervasive, nonnative species that was introduced to America in the 1980’s. Zebra mussels are mollusks that have a striped pattern that is apparent on their shells, and which their names are derived from. Their typical size is akin to the size of a fingernail, but can reach a size of up to 2 inches. The shape of these creatures take on the form of the letter “D”. Due to the recent introduction of zebra mussels to the Americas, and the biology of the mussels themselves, zebra…

Human health and natural resources are threatened by these problems. The chemical compound in the coastal environment has to be regularly monitored to protect both human and ecosystem in the coastal area. The environment pollution monitoring using mussels was established in North America coastline and estuarine. It’s followed by other countries like Australia, Japan, France, Taiwan, India, and Mediterranean (Goldberg, 1975) in (Widdows and Donkin, 1992). The environmental tolerance ability,…

huge resorts and their elaborate lake houses every summer. Many people come to fish as well which is one of the main attractions to the place I grew up in. Zebra mussels have been invading some of the lakes in our area now which is alarming. They are most prominent in Gull Lake which is a very large tourist lake which has 12 resorts and 5 separate restaurants that are accessible by water just on this lake. Zebra mussels are cleaning out the lake and killing off fish which is hurting the fishing…

The passage suggests that people will not be able to stop the invasion of the zebra mussel in North America, and the invasion will result in a real threat to freshwater fish. However, the professor in the lecture does not agree with the opinion from the passage. First, the passage suggests the people cannot stop the invasion because the past history showed that ship would help spread out the zebra mussel. However, the professor pointed out that this might be true in the past, but now people…

The Mussels There is one special day on Prince Edward Island that all the inhabitants look forward to. This day is the Mussels Festival day, where fishermen from all parts of the region bring in their finest mussels recipe and compete with other locals. Stuart has finished in second place the past four years behind his neighbor, Steve, and wants to do something different this time around. His plan is to sail to an island far off the coast, where rumor has it that the largest and juiciest of…