A zebra mussel is discovered in a lake in Pennsylvania for the first time. Why would this make an ecologist worried?

Question

Question 4 options:

A)

Zebra mussels are vulnerable to many predators in that lake.

B)

Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can completely disrupt an ecosystem.

C)

Zebra mussels need to live in salt-water environments and it will hurt the organism.

D)

Zebra mussels need to live in hot-water environments.

Answer 1

B) Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can completely disrupt an ecosystem.

Zebra mussels are known for their ability to reproduce quickly and outcompete native species for food and habitat, which can lead to significant ecological and economic impacts in freshwater ecosystems.