Zebra Mussels

Author : Thomas F. Nalepa,Don W. Schloesser
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439854365

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Quagga and Zebra Mussels by Thomas F. Nalepa,Don W. Schloesser Pdf

The introduction and rapid spread of two Eurasian mussel species, Dreissena polymorpha (zebra mussel) and Dreissena rostriformis bugensis (quagga mussel), in waters of North America has caused great concern among industrial and recreational water users. These invasive species can create substantial problems for raw water users such as water treatment facilities and power plants, and they can have other negative impacts by altering aquatic environments. In the 20 years since the first edition of this book was published, zebra mussels have continued to spread, and quagga mussels have become the greater threat in the Great Lakes, in deep regions of large lakes, and in the southwestern Unites States. Quagga mussels have also expanded greatly in eastern and western Europe since the first book edition was published. Quagga and Zebra Mussels: Biology, Impacts, and Control, Second Edition provides a broad view of the zebra/quagga mussel issue, offering a historic perspective and up-to-date information on mussel research. Comprising 48 chapters, this second edition includes reviews of mussel morphology, physiology, and behavior. It details mussel distribution and spread in Europe and across North America, and examines policy and regulatory responses, management strategies, and mitigation efforts. In addition, this book provides extensive coverage of the impact of invasive mussel species on freshwater ecosystems, including effects on water clarity, phytoplankton, water quality, food web changes, and consequences to other aquatic fauna. It also reviews and offers new insights on how zebra and quagga mussels respond and adapt to varying environmental conditions. This new edition includes seven video clips that complement chapter text and, through visual documentation, provide a greater understanding of mussel behavior and distribution.

Author : Wai Hing Wong,Shawn L. Gerstenberger
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466595620

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Biology and Management of Invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels in the Western United States by Wai Hing Wong,Shawn L. Gerstenberger Pdf

Biology and Management of Invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels in the Western United States is a synthesis of the biology and management of invasive mussels from scientists and managers working on invasive quagga and zebra mussels in the western United States. Invasive dreissenid mussels have spread throughout southwestern United States at unprecedented speeds, and present a unique threat to native ecosystems. This book documents the efforts, both successful and unsuccessful, of individuals and agencies after dreissenid mussels invaded the West. Although the book is designed specifically for scientists and managers fighting invasive mussels in western waterbodies, it offers an opportunity for scientists and lake managers worldwide to compare successful strategies relevant to their unique situation. It includes guidance documents and protocols related to early detection, prevention, regulation, monitoring, and control of these invasive pests in the West. It compares quagga and zebra mussels in the western United States with those mussels colonizing the Great Lakes and European waters.

Author : Thomas F. Nalepa,Don W. Schloesser
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0873716965

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Zebra Mussels Biology, Impacts, and Control by Thomas F. Nalepa,Don W. Schloesser Pdf

The introduction and rapid spread of the zebra mussel in North American waters has caused great concern among industrial and recreational users of these waters. This bivalve mollusk is a biofouler that attaches to any firm substrate (e.g. rocks, piers, water intake pipes, boat hulls) and has already created significant problems for raw water users such as water treatment plants and power plants. Zebra Mussels: Biology, Impacts and Control provides essential information regarding the biology of the zebra mussel in North America and Europe, presents case studies of environmental and industrial impacts, and outlines control strategies. Summary articles detail its life history, origins, and morphology. The book also examines techniques used to culture and maintain this organism in the laboratory. Thirty-two color plates illustrate some of the dramatic problems created by the explosive population growth of this species. Zebra Mussels: Biology, Impacts, and Control is an important resource for ecologists, conservationists, environmental consultants, water quality engineers, regulatory officials, power utilities, and libraries.

Author : Erkki Leppäkoski,Stephan Gollasch,Sergej Olenin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401599566

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Invasive Aquatic Species of Europe. Distribution, Impacts and Management by Erkki Leppäkoski,Stephan Gollasch,Sergej Olenin Pdf

The global scale of alien species invasions is becoming more and more evident in the beginning ofthe new millennium. Though the problem ofbiological invasions became a rapidly growing research area, there are large gaps still, both geographically and the matically, to be filled in the near future. This book is the first attempt to provide an overall picture of aquatic species invasions in Europe. Its geographical scope stretches from Irish waters in the west to Volga River and the Caspian Sea in the east, and from Mediterranean in the south up to the Arctic coast of Europe. Not all parts of the continent could be equally covered, as in some countries species invasions are not studied yet. The book tends to represent the array of all major European aquatic systems on the broadest geographical and ecological scope possible from fully saline seas, semi-enclosed brackish water bodies and coastallagoons to freshwater lakes, major river systems and waterways. The key objectives include the present status and impacts caused by non-native aquatic species in European waters. Please note that lengthy species lists submitted for publication and additional informa tion were put on the Internet, as the electronical version of these tables benefits from computer assisted search for data (http://www. ku. lt/nemo/EuroAquaInvaders. htm). Altogether more than 100 scientists from 24 countries have joined to synthesize the available information on bioinvasions. However, the book does not claim to be fully comprehensive.

Author : Martha London
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781644939932

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Zebra Mussels by Martha London Pdf

This title explores the role of zebra mussels in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.

Author : Scott Pearson
Publisher : Bolt!
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1680720198

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Zebra Mussels by Scott Pearson Pdf

Angry bees, Fish that eat everything. It's an invasive species takeover! Find Out how these animal and plant invaders affect their new homes. And learn what you can do to avoid them. Book jacket.

Author : Susan H. Gray
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781602793439

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Zebra Mussel by Susan H. Gray Pdf

Zebra Mussels are known for their striped shells and clingy habits. These natives of Europe and Asia traveled to North America in by ship. Learn more about why the zebra mussel poses a threat to native animals and the health of North American waterways.

Author : Frank M. D'Itri
Publisher : CRC-Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1575040360

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Zebra Mussels and Aquatic Nuisance Species by Frank M. D'Itri Pdf

This book is the outgrowth of the Sixth International Zebra Mussel and Other Aquatic Nuisance Species Conference. It compiles data on the ecology of aquatic nuisance species and offers the latest ideas and methods on their control and elimination.

Author : Suzanne Kehn Turner,New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Majority Task Force on Zebra Mussels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Lake ecology
ISBN : UVA:35007002432494

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Zebra Mussels by Suzanne Kehn Turner,New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Majority Task Force on Zebra Mussels Pdf

Author : Renata Claudi,Gerald L Mackie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1993-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0873719859

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Practical Manual for the Monitoring and Control of Macrofouling Mollusks in Fresh Water Sys by Renata Claudi,Gerald L Mackie Pdf

Since its introduction to the Great Lakes system in 1985, the zebra mussel has spread so rapidly that it is now considered the most serious biofouling pest of any exotic species. Practical Manual for Zebra Mussel Monitoring and Control will help you counter this threat by leading you through the events you will be faced with when dealing with this biofouler. This book is a crucial source of detection, monitoring, and control methods. It also provides thorough discussions regarding the mussel's biology and potential for harm. Learn how to:

Author : Dan Egan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393246445

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The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan Pdf

New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Award "Nimbly splices together history, science, reporting and personal experiences into a taut and cautiously hopeful narrative.… Egan’s book is bursting with life (and yes, death)." —Robert Moor, New York Times Book Review The Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work, and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they are under threat as never before, and their problems are spreading across the continent. The Death and Life of the Great Lakes is prize-winning reporter Dan Egan’s compulsively readable portrait of an ecological catastrophe happening right before our eyes, blending the epic story of the lakes with an examination of the perils they face and the ways we can restore and preserve them for generations to come.

Author : U. S. Fish U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1507642369

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The 100th Meridian Initiative by U. S. Fish U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pdf

Zebra mussels are prolific alien invaders that have rapidly becomeestablished in waters of the eastern United States and Canada. Thesenatives of the Black, Caspian, Azov and Aral Sea drainage basins were firstdiscovered in Lake St. Clair near Detroit, Michigan, in 1988. By 1991, theyhad spread throughout the Great Lakes basin and are now establishedthroughout the Mississippi River basin and are spreading west intoOklahoma. Except for Oklahoma, zebra mussels have not been detected inopen waters of the West. However, without effective prevention measures, their invasion into the West is a real and imminent possibility

Author : Michael Rajczak
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781482456837

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Attack of the Zebra Mussels by Michael Rajczak Pdf

Boaters on the Great Lakes often see clusters of small mussels stuck to docks, rocks, and even boats! Called zebra mussels, these organisms can cause people to cut their feet, filter out food for larval fish, and more. Through reading about how zebra mussels came to these freshwater lakes, readers learn what invasive species are and how they can cause great harm to native ecosystems. Facts about the spread of zebra mussels and efforts to stop this spread introduce readers to conservation and other science curriculum topics. Full-color photographs, fact boxes, and maps showing zebra mussel distribution augment readers’ understanding.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Oceanography and the Great Lakes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Aquatic pests
ISBN : LOC:00019643049

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Zebra Mussels and Exotic Species by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Oceanography and the Great Lakes Pdf

Author : Michael Rajczak
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781482456882

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Attack of the Zebra Mussels by Michael Rajczak Pdf

Boaters on the Great Lakes often see clusters of small mussels stuck to docks, rocks, and even boats! Called zebra mussels, these organisms can cause people to cut their feet, filter out food for larval fish, and more. Through reading about how zebra mussels came to these freshwater lakes, readers learn what invasive species are and how they can cause great harm to native ecosystems. Facts about the spread of zebra mussels and efforts to stop this spread introduce readers to conservation and other science curriculum topics. Full-color photographs, fact boxes, and maps showing zebra mussel distribution augment readers’ understanding.