Marimo — zebra mussels

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Zebra Mussels and Marimo

Zebra Mussels and Marimo

You may have heard the alarming news that an invasive, destructive species of freshwater mussels have been hitchhiking their way across the globe on Marimo. Zebra Mussels reproduce quickly and alter food webs by overconsumption of plankton. This in turn increases harmful algae overgrowth and wreaks havoc in waterways, causing an imbalance to our ecosystem. This invasive, destructive species of freshwater mussels have been hitchhiking their way across the globe on Marimo moss balls.

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