Quagga and Zebra Mussels

<p>The introduction and rapid spread of two Eurasian mussel species <i>Dreissena polymorpha </i>(zebra mussel) and <i>Dreissena rostriformis bugensis </i>(quagga mussel) in waters of North America has caused great concern among industrial and recreational water users. These invasive species can create substantial problems for raw water users such as water treatment facilities and power plants and they can have other negative impacts by altering aquatic environments. In the 20 years since the first edition of this book was published zebra mussels have continued to spread and quagga mussels have become the greater threat in the Great Lakes in deep regions of large lakes and in the southwestern Unites States. Quagga mussels have also expanded greatly in eastern and western Europe since the first book edition was published.<br><br><b>Quagga and Zebra Mussels: Biology Impacts and Control Second Edition</b> provides a broad view of the zebra/quagga mussel issue offering a historic perspective and up-to-date information on mussel research. Comprising 48 chapters this second edition includes reviews of mussel morphology physiology and behavior. It details mussel distribution and spread in Europe and across North America and examines policy and regulatory responses management strategies and mitigation efforts.<br><br>In addition this book provides extensive coverage of the impact of invasive mussel species on freshwater ecosystems including effects on water clarity phytoplankton water quality food web changes and consequences to other aquatic fauna. It also reviews and offers new insights on how zebra and quagga mussels respond and adapt to varying environmental conditions. This new edition includes seven video clips that complement chapter text and through visual documentation provide a greater understanding of mussel behavior and distribution.</p>