Mussels, at first glance, seem like rather unassuming organisms (though they certainly play crucial roles in the environment, such as working as filters). But one thing that’s also intrigued ...
Freshwater mussels function as nature’s water treatment plants. Each animal can filter up to 600 gallons of water per month. And when working together, they can dramatically clean the water of the ...
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup, called plaque, results in the thickening or hardening of the arteries, substantially ...
Freshwater mussels — often overlooked and endangered — play a critical role in filtering water across the country. Now, a ...
AbstractWe examined the hypothesis that direct predation is part of the explanation for the displacement of zebra (Dreissena polymorpha) by quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) in North ...
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A handful of a one-of-kind species of mussels are left in Alabama and they have recently gained endangered species protection by the U.S. government. The Canoe Creek ...
Last week I wrote a little ditty about North America's lampsilis mussels, which do unbelievable impressions of fish. And why would they? So that real fish attack them, busting loose clouds of mussel ...
2023 JUL 11 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- New study results on risk management have been published. According to news originating from the Department of ...
A mussel has been captured on video flapping its mantle in an attempt to lure a fish to involuntarily serve as a host for its larvae. The short clip, which was posted online by the West Virginia ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pet and aquarium owners should be on the lookout for invasive zebra mussels that have been found in "Betta Buddy Marimo Ball" and similar products. Officials said they were imported ...
Invasive zebra mussels were spotted on the water treatment plant intake in the Des Moines River, Central Iowa Water Works posted Tuesday. The coin-sized shellfish are notorious for rapidly colonizing ...
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