Document Type
Article
Abstract
Zebra Mussels Dreisenna polymorpha are one of the most well-known invasive species here in the United States. This species can take over watersheds very quickly, causing damage to both the ecosystem and man-made structures. The basic physical behavior of this species has been well documented, but the invasive North American Zebra Mussel is much more aggressive and therefore causes more damage in the Great Lakes region compared to its native waters. Genetic variation may be playing a very large role in how and why D. polymorpha is causing such large problems for stakeholders in the United States. This review cites both past and current literature in order to discover possible reasons why D. polymorpha is “mutating”.
Publication Date
2021
Recommended Citation
Carr, Maxwell, "Exploring the Genetic Variability of Zebra Mussels Dreisenna polymoprha" (2021). Journal of Earth and Life Science. 20.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/j-earth-life-sci/20
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Comments
Faculty sponsor: Dr. Andrew Hafs, Department of Biology, Aquatic Biology Program