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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.

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