Zebra mussel

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 through the ecosystem quickly. In addition to them rapidly multiplying, the mussel is a threat to the ecosystems food web, these species consume food so quickly that they drive other species to starve, such as the phytoplankton whose numbers have fallen beyond predicted phosphorus levels. Also, with the zebra mussels rapid food consumption this leaves other species with less to consume in order to live a long and healthy…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

In a case study conducted by the U.S. Department of State, they reported $500 million annual cost to remove Zebra Mussels that cover submerged surfaces, clogging up water intakes at water treatment facilities and power plants in the Great Lakes alone (Source E). Zebra Mussels aren’t the only species raising damage costs, the Kudzu vine corruption, as previously discussed, is estimated by power companies to spend an estimated $1.5 million each year to control growth on power lines. These species…

Zebra mussels are a small bivalve mollusk that originate from Eastern Europe and Western Asia (kdheks.gov). Zebra Mussels get their name because, of their cream and black stripes on their shells. Zebra mussels have small dime sized, triangle shaped shells. Zebra Mussels in large numbers are known as colonies and can contain millions of individual mussels. They’re known as an exotic invasive species because they are nonnative to US waters. Unlike our native Kansas mussels, Zebra Mussels don’t…

them. Mussel shells consist of mainly calcium carbonate. To eat, mussels suck in water through their gills. The water brings oxygen and food into the mussel. Food is separated and taken to the palps then into the mouth. In females, gills also serve as an incubation chamber for baby mussels. Mussels also have a circulatory system powered by a two-chambered heart and a digestive system including: a stomach, intestines, and an anus. A nervous system consisting of ganglia controls the mussels’ body…

human activities such as on being transported on ships, in wood products, ornamental plants, and through pet trade. Although it is still being researched, some believe that invasive species can actually have some benefit to humans such as the zebra mussel…