The primary mechanism through which freshwater mussels reduce turbidity in rivers is by actively filtering and removing suspended particles from the water. Freshwater mussels feed by filtering water, which helps to remove particulates, including sediments and nutrients, thereby improving water clarity and reducing turbidity.
What is the primary mechanism through which freshwater mussels reduce turbidity in rivers?
What is the primary mechanism through which freshwater mussels reduce turbidity in rivers?
By absorbing and storing excess nutriens that cause turbidity
By producing chemicals that agitate sediment particles
By actively filtering and removing suspended particles from the water
By generating water currents that disperse sediments
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