Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Impact ID9858
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe presence of Dreissena polymorpha in Minnesotan lakes created anoxic sediments that increased mercury methylation in the littoral zone.
Reference43572
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationMinnesota, USA

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