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Zebra mussels : a costly threat to North Carolina. by UNC Sea Grant College Program.(CARDINAL)160815;
Subjects: Zebra mussel.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Zebra mussels / by Pearson, Scott,(Children's author),author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.550LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Zebra mussel; Pest introduction;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Zebra mussels / by Klepeis, Alicia,1971-author.(CARDINAL)350701;
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn why zebra mussels are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about zebra mussels and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about zebra mussels using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Zebra Mussels also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Zebra Mussels is part of Jump!'s Invasive Species series"--Ages 7-10530 L530LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Introduced organisms; Zebra mussel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mid-Atlantic zebra mussel fact sheet / by Doll, Barbara A.,1966-(CARDINAL)304757; UNC Sea Grant College Program.(CARDINAL)160815;
Includes bibliographical references (page [6]).
Subjects: Zebra mussel;
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Organizing a zebra mussel task force / by Doll, Barbara A.,1966-(CARDINAL)304757; UNC Sea Grant College Program.(CARDINAL)160815;
Subjects: Zebra mussel; Zebra mussel;
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Zebra mussels and aquaculture : what you should know / by Rice, James A.(James Alan),1956-(CARDINAL)217499; UNC Sea Grant College Program.(CARDINAL)160815;
Subjects: Zebra mussel;
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Ecology and management of the zebra mussel and other introduced aquatic nuisance species : a report based on presentations and discussions at the EPA Workshop on Zebra Mussels and Other Introduced Aquatic Nuisance Species, Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, Michigan, USA, September 26-28, 1990 / by Yount, J. David.; ESSA Environmental and Social Systems Analysts, Ltd.(CARDINAL)182053; AScI Corporation.(CARDINAL)218218; United States.Environmental Protection Agency.Office of Research and Development.(CARDINAL)155040; EPA Workshop on Zebra Mussels and Other Introduced Aquatic Nuisance Species(1990 :Saginaw Valley State University)(CARDINAL)217326;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction and summary -- Ecological effects of the zebra mussel -- Rate and extent of spread of the zebra mussel -- Control of established species -- Prevention of new introductions -- Appendices.Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are a new invading species in North America with such an enormous feeding and reproductive capacity that they are spreading in epidemic fashion throughout the Great Lakes. Although the mussels are of immediate economic concern because they clog water intake pipes, the greatest concern is the possibility of catastrophic changes in the ecology of the Great Lakes. Zebra mussels can strongly outcompete other indigenous benthic organisms in many temperate aquatic habitats. The success of this mussel will have severe and dramatic consequences on the ecological integrity of surface waters due to major shifts in trophic interactions, the movement of nutrients and toxic materials, and competition with native species.
Subjects: Zebra mussel; Aquatic pests;
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Super species : the creatures that will dominate the planet / by Hamilton, Garry,1962-(CARDINAL)423760;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Nature reshuffled. American bullfrog : Lithobates catesbeianus ; Brown tree snake : Boiga irregularis ; Chytrid fungus : Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ; Humboldt squid : Dosidicus gigas ; European green crab : Carcinus maenas -- Equilibrium lost. Eastern gray squirrel : Sciurus carolinensis ; Killer algae : Caulerpa taxifolia ; Feral pig : Sus scrofa ; Giant African land snail : Achatina fulica ; C. Difficile : Clostridium difficile -- Arrival of the fittest. Argentine ant : Linepithema humile ; Crown-of-thorns starfish : Acanthaster planci ; Nutria : Myocastor coypus ; Hydrozoan : Turritopsis dohrnii ; Kudzu : Pueraria montana -- The world of the future. Zebra mussel : Dreissena polymorpha ; Jellyfish : Phylum Cnidaria and Phylum Ctenophora ; House sparrow : Passer domesticus ; Water hyacinth : Eichhornia crassipes ; Nile perch : Lates niloticus.While some ecologists view invasive species as a threat to biodiversity, others believe they may simply be nature's way of restoring ecological vibrancy in the wake of human-mediated destruction. Are they the new face of the biosphere?--
Subjects: Introduced organisms.; Biological invasions.; Espèces introduites.; Invasions biologiques.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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12 things to know about invasive species / by Kallio, Jamie.(CARDINAL)400593;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.840LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Introduced animals; Introduced organisms; Invasive plants; Nonindigenous pests; Nonindigenous pests;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Nature out of place : biological invasions in the global age / by Van Driesche, Jason.(CARDINAL)334387; Van Driesche, Roy.(CARDINAL)334386;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-308) and index.From endemic to generic: feral pigs and the destruction of Hawaii's native forests -- Private worlds: the relationship between ecological isolation and biodiversity -- The great mixers: transportation technology and the spread of invasive species -- Refuge for the mussels: biotic integrity and zebra mussel invasion in the Ohio River Basin -- Rolling the ecological dice: invasiveness, invasibility, and the ecological consequences of invasion -- Fading forests: invasive pests and forest destruction in eastern North America -- Guilty until proven innocent: preventing nonnative species invasions -- After all the sheep are gone: the recovery of Santa Cruz Island after 140 years of grazing -- Holding the line: chemical and mechanical control of nonnative species invasions -- Fighting the green wildfire: integrated management of leafy spurge on the Great Plains -- The search for balance: using biological control to restore invaded natural areas -- The gift of meaning: public involvement in ecological restoration in Madison, Wisconsin -- Bringing it home: increasing public awareness of alien species impacts in Hawaii -- Going local: personal actions for a native planet.Publisher description: Though the forests are still green and the lakes full of water, an unending stream of invasions is changing many ecosystems around the world from productive, tightly integrated webs of native species to loose assemblages of stressed native species and aggressive invaders. The earth is becoming what author David Quammen has called a "planet of weeds." Nature Out of Place brings this devastating but overlooked crisis to the forefront of public consciousness by offering a fascinating exploration of its causes and consequences, along with a thoughtful and practical consideration of what can be done about it. The father and son team of Jason and Roy Van Driesche offer a unique combination of narratives that highlight specific locations and problems along with comprehensive explanations of the underlying scientific and policy issues. Chapters examine Hawaii, where introduced feral pigs are destroying the islands' native forests; zebra mussel invasion in the rivers of Ohio; the decades-long effort to eradicate an invasive weed on the Great Plains; and a story about the restoration of both ecological and human history in an urban natural area. In-depth background chapters explain topics ranging from how ecosystems become diverse, to the characteristics of effective invaders, to procedures and policies that can help prevent future invasions. The book ends with a number of specific suggestions for ways that individuals can help reduce the impacts of invasive species, and offers resources for further information. By bringing the problem of invasive species to life for readers at all levels, Nature Out of Place will play an essential role in the vital effort to raise public awareness of this ongoing ecological crisis.
Subjects: Biological invasions.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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