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Invasive vs Native Mussels: What's the Difference? When you work in the realm of invasive species, your first thought when hearing the word mussel is "uh-oh". You start thinking, "Ok, which one? Zebra mussel or Quagga mussel?". But then you remember that there's a whole different kind of mussel; Wisconsin's native freshwater mussels. These [...]

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Another Impact of Zebra Mussels Zebra mussel cluster. Photo taken by D. Jude, Univ. of Michigan. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can reshape entire lake ecosystems. Researchers have discovered that zebra mussels may be increasing mercury levels in popular game fish like walleye and yellow perch. Mercury is a potent [...]

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