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Zepler [3.9K]
3 years ago
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What effect did the zebra mussels have on the phytoplankton in the Hudson River ?

Biology
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meriva3 years ago
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Answer:

As a result of the zebra mussels' huge appetite, populations of plankton in the Hudson River have fallen sharply. Microzooplankton, like the rotifer pictured below, have declined by 70%, while phytoplankton have decreased by 80%.

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