Effects of ammonia on freshwater mussels in the St. Croix River

Fact Sheet 2004-3046
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Abstract

The St. Croix River contains a diverse and abundant group of freshwater mussels. The St. Croix is one of the few rivers in the Midwest not substantially affected by the invasion of the exotic zebra mussel, which encrusts and kills native freshwater mussels. Increased concentrations of ammonia in river sediments, however, poses a significant threat to mussels.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Effects of ammonia on freshwater mussels in the St. Croix River
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2004-3046
DOI 10.3133/fs20043046
Year Published 2004
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description 2 p.
Country United States
State Minnesota, Wisconsin
Other Geospatial St. Croix River
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Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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