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Zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas), attachment to Odonata larvae
Title | Zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas), attachment to Odonata larvae |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | McCauley S.J, Wehrly K.E |
Journal | Odonatologica |
Volume | 36 |
Pagination | 63-69 |
Keywords | ODONATA |
Abstract | The attachment of zebra mussels to anisopteran larvae in a lake where the mussels have recently invaded was documented. Fifty-one larvae were collected and the majority (63%) had been colonized by one or more zebra mussels. Some dragonfly larvae were heavily infested, carrying up to 8 zebra mussels and more than their own mass in attached zebra mussels. Potential ramifications of zebra mussel attachment on larval dragonflies are discussed and a framework for future research on these effects is suggested. |