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Native Mussels

Freshwater mussels are mollusks, and are relatives of snails, slugs, and even octopus. There are 50 different species of mussels native to Minnesota. Sadly, due to invaders, 28 of our 50 species of mussels are already listed as endangered or threatened. According to the MN DNR page, 3 of which are already extinct from Minnesota waters.

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Invasive Mussels

Invasive species such as zebra mussels cause recreational, economic, and ecological damages, changing how people are able to use and enjoy Minnesota waters.

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Works Cited

Mussels of Minnesota. (2019, June 28). Retrieved from https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mussels/index.html

Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha). (2019, June 23). Retrieved from https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/aquaticanimals/zebramussel/index.html