Aquatic Invertebrates
Aquatic invasive invertebrates are non-native animals that lack a vertebral column (backbone) and spend the majority of their lives in freshwater, marine, or estuarine environments (including inland waters, riparian areas, and wetlands). Crustaceans and mollusks are the most common invasive aquatic invertebrates found in the United States.
Citations:
- Hine, R. and E. Martin. 2015. “Invertebrate.” In: A Dictionary of Biology (7th ed). Oxford University Press.
- Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Species List. USGS, Gainesville, FL. [Accessed Aug 4, 2017].
- U.S. House Committee on Science. Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act Report [PDF, 468 KB]. H. Rep. No. 108-324.
Quagga Mussel
Dreissena rostriformis bugensis (Andrusov, 1897); formerly known as Dreissena bugensis (CABI)