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zebra mussel |
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zebra musselEither of two species of tiny mussels (genus Dreissena) that are prominent freshwater pests. They proliferate quickly and adhere in great numbers to virtually any surface. The voracious mussels disrupt food webs by wiping out phytoplankton, and their massive clustering on water-intake valves and pipes, bridge abutments, and other structures can cause severe commercial damage. They made their first known attack on Europe in the early 19th century and were carried (probably in ship water ballasts) to North America c. 1986; their invasion of all the Great Lakes has had devastating effects on the lakes' native mussel and fish populations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The effect of inhibitors of multixenobiotic resistance mechanism on the production of mutagens by Dreissena polymorpha in waters spiked with premutagens. The focus of Molloy's wrath is the lowly invertebrate Dreissena polymorpha, better known as the zebra mussel. Clair River Using the Tissue of Dreissena Polymorpha as a Bioindicator for Cr, Pb, and Hg," enables us to realize how and where our water is polluted. |
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