6. Zebra Mussel
This creature was first spotted on the territory of the United States in June 1988 in Michigan at Lake St. Claire. This is an invasive mussel that thrives in freshwater and brackish waters. Most of these mussels have been seen in the North Atlantic region and also in the Midwest.
According to the National Invasive Species Information Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they have now swiftly expanded throughout the Southeast and Southwest.
This new invasive species is bad for the environment because it competes with native species, affects drinking water, and is also known to damage docks and clog pipes.
Zebra mussels can endure a broad variety of temperatures, but they typically flourish in water that is between 68 – 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and they spawn in water that is in the mid-50s range.
But since the water temperature is rising in the northern regions, the zebra mussels can now spawn in the Canadian waters and also in the regions near the Rocky Mountains.
If you want to learn more about zebra mussels you can start with this book: Zebra Mussels (Invasive Species)
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