Lake Michigan fish populations threatened by decline of tiny creature

The quick decline of a tiny shrimp-like species, known scientifically as Diporeia, isrelated to the aggressive population growth of non-native quagga mussels in the Great Lakes, say NOAA scientists. As invasive mussel numbers increase, food sources for Diporeia and many aquatic species have steadily and unilaterally declined.

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