'Zebra mussels' presentation slideshows

Exotic species. Proportion of nonindigenous fish species in SD by family :. Proportion of nonindigenous fishes in SD by type of introduction :. Proportion of nonindigenous fishes in SD by mode of introduction :. Ecologically important invertebrate species not found in South Dakota

Exotic and Invasive Species Exotic —organisms that have been introduced by human activity into an ecosystem where they are not native. Invasive species —exotic that spreads naturally into natural or semi-natural habitat, causing a major change in the habitat and how it functions

ISI: Invasive Species Investigation CRIME SCENE: LAKE MEAD Breaking news: A new kind of mussel is found in Lake Mead. ISI: Invasive Species Investigation Grissom Says: FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE!

Aquatic Exotics In Wisconsin A Presentation Developed by Wisconsin Sea Grant Advisory Services October 2006 Aquatic Exotics In Wisconsin Wisconsin has become host to several aquatic species that never existed here naturally Some Atlantic Ocean species came in through the Welland Canal:

Class #9 Biodiversity. Species: organisms of the same kind that area able to breed in nature AND produce fertile offspring (these offspring can reproduce) You should know the 3 levels at which Biodiversity is measured and studied: genetic species ecological. Biodiversity.

Wildlife/Wetlands/Forestry. Introduction to Agriculture. Review. Ecosystem: All the parts of a particular environment Living and non-living parts Living Parts trying to balance the system Habitat: The area where a plant or animal lives under normal conditions. Common Wildlife game.

Mussels By:Kristen Emmerich. Basic Info On Mussels. What is a Mussel? It is a bivalve mollusk that is apart of the clam family They are found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats.

ENERGY FLOW. September 17, 2013. The sun’s energy powers life. The sun releases radiation from the electromagnetic spectrum Some is visible light Solar energy drives weather and climate, and powers plant growth. Photosynthesis. Autotrophs ( producers )

ADVM Installation Tips and Maintenance. Streamflow Record Computation using ADVMs and Index Velocity Methods Office of Surface Water. Overview. Cables and connectors Grounding Periodic Maintenance Biofouling and Sediment O-rings Electronics. Communication Cables. Protect cables

AIS · Aquatic Invasive Species Education for Otter Tail County. Risk Assessment for Lakes. Where could Zebra mussels invade?. Answer Guide. Study Site : Otter Tail Lake Risk of infestation : High, likely Why : The water chemistry is favorable to optimal growth

Population biology and speciation. Big IDEA #1 (Evolution) & #4 (Interactions) Chapter 24 & 53. What is a species?. Biological species concept… Interbreed and produce viable, fertile offspring Does this apply to all living organisms?. What are barriers to reproducing?.

Problem: What is the impact of the Zebra Mussels on the Fish Community in the NY Hudson River?. Hypothesis:. Zebra Mussels would harm open water fish that eat plankton but would help littoral feeding fish.

Zebra Mussels. Scale and Number. Distribution. Attachment. Clog Pipes.

Zebra Mussel Prevention at Lake Powell. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Meet the Zebra Mussel. Dreissena polymorpha and D. bugensis (quagga mussel). Small invasive mussel with varying stripes. Attaches to surfaces with byssal threads. Cost to Facilities. Forms thick mats.

Pollution. Any substance added to the environment that is harmful to organisms. Types…. Pollution can poison the air, water, soil. 1) Toxic Chemicals 2) Air Emissions (Acid Rain, Smog, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Gases) 3) Sewage 4) Garbage 5) Fertilizers 6) Pesticides

Envirothon 2014. Wetland & Aquatic Species pictures & taxonomy of organisms both scientific & common names. This social animal cracks clams against rocks to eat them. Order Carnivora Family Mustelidae Lutra canadensis River Otter. This animal lives near water and is known

Lecture 4: Dispersal and Habitat Selection. EEES3050. Outline. Background on dispersal Introduction to invasive species Zebra mussel example Habitat selection. Why do species live where they do?. Or rather…why are they not in particular places? Dispersal Habitat Selection Biotic factors

Zebra Mussels. Distribution. Where is it from? Zebra mussels are from Balkans, Poland. Where, when and why was it introduced?

Biodiversity – Who Cares?. Modeling changing biodiversity in the Chicago River Ecosystem. http://www.stcsig.org/sn/photo_conference_2001.shtml. Purple loosestrife invades!. Replace 3 blue flag iris , 2 willow and 1 sugar maple with purple loosestrife.

MCA Test Preparation. Part 2. #1:. 26 Points Total. 2/2 = 1 pt. +. #2:. +. 3/3 = 1 pt. +. #3. (1 pt.) Where zebra mussels are present, the carrying capacities of native mussel population in lake ecosystems are most likely… Decreased Eliminated Increased Unchanged. #4: (1 pt.). +.