Non- Native/ Invasive Species
About Non- Native/ Invasive Species
A few non -native/ invasive species are Zebra muscles, Gobi, Phragmites, and purple loosestrife.
Invasive species means that an unknown species does or is most likely to cause an economic or environmental harm or harm too human health.
Phragmites
A common and invasive tall reed. http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/reeds-basket-willow-swamp-park/highlights/12267
Gobi
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=713The Gobi family has more than 2,000 species. Usually small within 10 cm length.
Zebra Mussels
A small freshwater mollusk with zigzag markings on the shell. Sometimes becoming a pest because it can block water pipes. http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesid=5
Purple Loosestrife
http://www.invasive.org/weeds/loosestrifebook.pdf Any of various tall plants that upright spikes of flowers.
"Silent Invaders" Zebra Mussels 2013
Fishing on Onondaga Lake.
For health reasons, you are only allowed to eat a certain kind and amount at a time.
Zebra Mussels Everywhere!
Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Skaneateles, Canandaigua, and Seneca lake are all invested with zebra mussels.
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