The Ecology of the Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in the Lower Great Lakes of North America: I. Population Dynamics and Growth

1999 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margo E. Chase ◽  
Robert C. Bailey
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
North America ◽  
Great Lakes ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha

Projected Distribution of the Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, in North America

1991 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 1389-1395 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Strayer
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Running Waters ◽  
Population Densities ◽  
Lake Bottom ◽  
European Distribution ◽  
Cold Lakes ◽  
Warm Lakes

An analysis of the European distribution of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, shows that the species probably will spread over much of North America. Only softwater districts and the extreme northern and southern parts of the continent are unlikely to be colonized. Within this range, D. polymorpha is most likely to be found in large, hardwater lakes and in running waters more than 30 m wide. Populations of D. polymorpha probably will spread over a larger part of the lake bottom in shallow, warm lakes than in deep, cold lakes. I could not make any predictions about the expected population densities of D. polymorpha in either lakes or streams.

Competitive Influence of Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) on Daphnia longispina Population Dynamics in the Presence of Cyanobacteria

2010 ◽  
Vol 95 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 313-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrianna Wojtal-Frankiewicz ◽  
Anna Sieczko ◽  
Katarzyna Izydorczyk ◽  
Tomasz Jurczak ◽  
Piotr Frankiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Daphnia Longispina

Adhesive Structure of the Freshwater Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha

2009 ◽  
Vol 1187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikrooz Farsad ◽  
Trevor W. Gilbert ◽  
Eli D Sone
Keyword(s):  
Great Lakes ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Freshwater Species ◽  
Uniform Layer ◽  
Marine Mussels ◽  
First Time ◽  
Hard Substrates

AbstractThe freshwater Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, was accidently released into the Great Lakes approximately 20 years ago. Since then it has spread rapidly, thanks in part to its ability to adhere to hard substrates, resulting in serious environmental and economic consequences. Like the marine mussels, attachment of the Zebra Mussel is achieved by means of its byssus, a series of proteinaceous threads that connect the animal to surfaces via secreted adhesive plaques. While the byssus of the Zebra Mussel is superficially similar to those of its marine counterparts, significant structural and compositional differences suggest that further investigation of the adhesion mechanisms in this freshwater species is warranted. Here we examine for the first time the detailed distribution of DOPA (3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine)-containing proteins in the Zebra Mussel plaque and threads, as well as the enzyme responsible for their cross-linking. We show that the plaque-substrate interface retains the greatest amount of DOPA after aging, consistent with an adhesive role, while in the threads and bulk of plaque DOPA is presumably cross-linked for cohesive strength. We report also on a remarkably uniform layer ˜10 nm thick on the underside of the plaque, which is most likely responsible for adhesion.

scholarly journals The Effect of Salinity and Temperature on Spawning and Fertilization in the Zebra Mussel Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) from North America

1995 ◽  
Vol 189 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. P. Fong ◽  
K. Kyozuka ◽  
J. Duncan ◽  
S. Rynkowski ◽  
D. Mekasha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha

Adaptive variation in palp and gill size of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) and Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea)

1995 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 1130-1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry S. Payne ◽  
Andrew C. Miller ◽  
Erica D. Hubertz ◽  
Jin Lei
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Evolutionary History ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Corbicula Fluminea ◽  
Solids Concentration ◽  
Gill Area ◽  
Clam Corbicula ◽  
History Of

Significant interpopulation differences occur in palp to gill area ratios of two nonindigenous species of freshwater bivalves in North America, Dreissena polymorpha and Corbicula fluminea. Larger palps (both species) and smaller gills (C. fluminea) occur in individuals from habitats characterized by a relatively high suspended solids concentration. The extremely brief evolutionary history of both species in North America is strong evidence that these differences in palp to gill area ratios are ecophenotypic.

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