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FAQ's about Invasive Species

How can the spread of zebra mussels be prevented?
Where are zebra mussels from?
Where can invasive zebra mussels be found?
What's unusual about the zebra mussel species?
When were zebra mussels first found in the United States?
How did zebra mussels get here?
Are there other common names for Asian swamp eels?
How big do zebra mussels get?
How did zebra mussels get into the Great Lakes and why is that a problem?
What do zebra mussels look like?
What is the scientific name for Asian swamp eels?
What impact are zebra mussels having on the ecosystem?
What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?
Do zebra mussels have any predators?
What methods are being used to control zebra mussels inside power plants?
What does an Asian swamp eel look like?
What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?
Why can't we use zebra mussels' filtering abilities to our advantage by using them to help clean our water? Are they edible? Can zebra mussels be of benefit to humans in any way?
What do zebra mussels eat?
What is the scientific name for the zebra mussel?

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