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Why Are We Concerned About Zebra Mussels and Eurasion Watermilfoil?

April 26, 2017concerned eurasion Mussels watermilfoil zebra

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Why Are We Concerned About Zebra Mussels and Eurasion Watermilfoil?

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The zebra mussel (Dreissenia polymorpha) is an exotic mollusk that is threatening the environmental health of freshwater lakes and rivers in the United States. Adult zebra mussels are characterized by a semi-D shaped, bivalved shell with light and dark brown or black banding (stripes) and are no larger than 5 cm (2 inches).