EP HUMAN BIOLOGY-MODIFIED MASTERING
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Chapter 23, Problem 4AWK
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The introduction of the zebra mussel into the great lakes that has a significant impact on the lake ecosystem.
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There are some invasive species in our environment, which are introduced into the ecosystem that might overtake or dominate the native species. One such example is the zebra mussel, which was introduced in the Great Lakes by oceangoing vessels.
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