In addition to all the varied threats to their survival by human activity, the
latest problem for freshwater mussels is a non-native species, the Zebra Mussel. This mussel is
not dependent on host fish for distribution and spreads very quickly. Zebra Mussels kill the
native mussels by encrusting them and intercepting their food and oxygen.
For more detailed information visit: www.wvdnr.gov
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