Dreissena Polymorpha (Noun)
Meaning
Inch long mollusk imported accidentally from Europe; clogs utility inlet pipes and feeds on edible freshwater mussels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The non-native Dreissena_polymorpha can cause significant harm to the ecosystem by displacing native species for food and habitat.
- Dreissena_polymorpha also forms dense colonies on underwater surfaces, which can clog water intake pipes and other equipment.
- Utility companies have had to implement protective measures to prevent Dreissena_polymorpha from colonizing intake pipes at treatment plants.
- Native freshwater mussel populations have declined significantly in areas where Dreissena_polymorpha has been introduced.
- Barge operators and lake managers are working together to develop strategies to slow the spread of Dreissena_polymorpha into new waters.