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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009Great Lakes Center Seminar: “New Data on the Biology of the Zebra Mussel”
Sergey E. Mastitsky, research scientist with the Great Lakes Center, will present “New Data on the Biology of the Zebra Mussel: Case Studies from Belarus,” on Thursday, February 26, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Science Building 272.
The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a Ponto-Caspian invasive mollusk whose widespread proliferation in the waterbodies of Europe and North America has resulted in significant ecological changes and caused major economic damage. Numerous studies have been conducted on both continents to reveal the peculiarities of biology and ecology of the zebra mussel. However, there are still many gaps in our knowledge about this pest species. Mastitsky will discuss two aspects of D. polymorpha biology that have gained little attention from researchers so far. On the example of studies conducted in the Republic of Belarus, he will discuss the parasitological consequences of the zebra mussel spread, as well as the role that the shells of Dreissena play as a substrate for periphyton.
Students, faculty, and staff are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
