Basic Facts
The topic of this presentation
What is the New Zealand Mud Snail?
The current prevention of the NZMS targets controlling ____
What is the spread of the NZMS to new bodies of water
The NZMS is an ____ species
What is invasive
The NZMS dwells in _____ water
What is fresh water
A method of prevention not involving water
What is letting gear dry for at least 2 weeks
The food source that the snails are eating
What is algae
The average length of the NZMS
What is 1/4 inch
Another method of prevention that involves a chemical
What is a bleach and water dilution
The animal that cannot digest the NZMS
What is fish
Each snail can produce approximately _____ snails per year
What is approximately 230 snails
An alternate method of prevention, _____ gear for 24 hours
What is freezing
The temperature water must be to effectively kill snails
What is 125 degrees
The scientific name for the process in which the snail clones itself
What is parthenogenesis
The chemical we are using in the lakes/rivers to help kill the NZMS
What is Copper Sulfate
The aspect of the diagram on the final slide that green represents
What is tank/sifter