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Insects
Small striped mussel that cements itself to rock, pipes and native shells.
Field facts
HabitatLake Michigan, reservoirs, lakes
RangeNorthern lakes and reservoirs
When to lookYear-round
StatusInvasive (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesQuagga Mussel, Asian Clam
Field note: It smothers native mussels by encrusting their shells.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Clean, drain and dry everything; larvae travel in a cupful of water.
Sharp shells cut bare feet on lake shorelines.
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