Species
What is the common name for Dreissena bugenis?
Quagga and Zebra Mussels
Where is the Quagga and Zebra Mussels from?
Eastern Europe and Ukraine
What changes have been observed in the ecosystem since the specie's introduction?
It removes nutrients from water columns, clags pipes. It also damages boat motors and marinas.
Are there attempts to control the growth of spread of this species?
Yes, we eat the species making less of them.
What positions does this species have in a food web?
Serves as nutrient for bacteria and gain nutrients from plankton
What is the scientific name for Quagga and Zebra Mussels?
Dreissena bugensis
Where was it introduced?
Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie
How have other organisms been affected?
Its taking away food and nutrients from the water.
What are the options to control the growth of spread of the species?
People eat them
How has it change the ecological food web since it was introduced?
More species have been discovered too, having Quaggas other purposes on the food web, other than just providing nutrients
What other sea animal does this specie looks like?
Oysters
When was the Quagga introduced?
1989
What are the trade-offs of this option?
There are less Quaggas and people eat in exchange
When was Zebra mussels introduced?
1986
Where can they be found today?
Throughout all the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river.