Invasive species - Zebra mussels
- The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a native species of the Black Sea and Caspian Sea in western Asia
- It has become an invasive species in many European and North American countries
- They are thought to have been transferred inadvertently by ships traversing oceans
- Their reproductive success has caused varied problems, notably clogging of man made waterways and water treatment infrastructure
Zebra mussels
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