Perna viridis
Perna viridis
(green mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic
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Impacts

Impact ID2244
Impact TypeInfrastructure
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionGreen mussels are capable of mass colonization of seawater intake systems.
Reference14647
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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