scholarly journals Experimental evidence of chemical attraction in the mutualistic zebra mussel-killer shrimp system

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e8075
Author(s):  
Matteo Rolla ◽  
Sofia Consuegra ◽  
Eleanor Carrington ◽  
David J. Hall ◽  
Carlos Garcia de Leaniz
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Freshwater Species ◽  
Plausible Mechanism ◽  
Chemical Attraction ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Artificial Grass ◽  
The Impact

Invasion facilitation, whereby one species has a positive effect on the establishment of another species, could help explain the rapid colonisation shown by some freshwater invasive species, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We employed two-choice test arenas to test whether the presence of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) could facilitate the establishment of the killer shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus). Killer shrimp preferred to settle on mats of zebra mussel, but this was unrelated to mat size, and was not different from attraction shown to artificial grass, suggesting that zebra mussel primarily provides substrate and refuge to the killer shrimp. Killer shrimp were strongly attracted to water scented by zebra mussel, but not to water scented by fish. Chemical attraction to the zebra mussel’s scent did not differ between sympatric and allopatric populations of killer shrimp, suggesting that chemical attraction is not an acquired or learned trait. Our study shows, for the first time, chemical attraction between two highly invasive freshwater species, thereby providing a plausible mechanism for invasion facilitation. This has implications for managing the spread of killer shrimp, and perhaps other freshwater invasive species, because chemical attraction could significantly increase establishment success in mutualistic systems. Failure to consider invasion facilitation may underestimate the risk of establishment, and likely also the impact of some aquatic invaders.

scholarly journals Experimental evidence of invasion facilitation in the zebra mussel-killer shrimp system

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Rolla ◽  
Sofia Consuegra ◽  
Ellie Carrington ◽  
David Hall ◽  
Carlos Garcia de Leaniz
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Establishment Success ◽  
Allopatric Populations ◽  
Chemical Attraction ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Artificial Grass ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractInvasion facilitation, whereby one species has a positive effect on the establishment of another species, could help explain the rapid colonisation shown by some freshwater invasive species, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We employed two-choice test arenas to test whether the presence of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) could facilitate the establishment of the killer shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus). Killer shrimp preferred to settle on mats of zebra mussel, but this was unrelated to mat size, and was not different from attraction shown to artificial grass, suggesting that zebra mussel primarily provides substrate and refuge to the killer shrimp. Killer shrimp were strongly attracted to water scented by zebra mussel, but not to water scented by fish. Chemical attraction to the zebra mussel’s scent did not differ between sympatric and allopatric populations of killer shrimp, suggesting that chemical facilitation is not an acquired or learned trait. Our results have implications for managing the spread of killer shrimp, and perhaps other freshwater invasive species, because invasion facilitation could significantly increase establishment success. Failure to consider invasion facilitation may underestimate the risk of establishment and likely impact of some aquatic invaders.

scholarly journals The Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) as a Model Organism for Ecotoxicological Studies: A Prior 1H NMR Spectrum Interpretation of a Whole Body Extract for Metabolism Monitoring

Metabolites ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Martine Prud’homme ◽  
Younes Mohamed Ismail Hani ◽  
Neil Cox ◽  
Guy Lippens ◽  
Jean-Marc Nuzillard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
1H Nmr ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Reference Spectrum ◽  
Nmr Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Interpretation ◽  
The Impact

The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) represents a useful reference organism for the ecotoxicological study of inland waters, especially for the characterization of the disturbances induced by human activities. A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based metabolomic approach was developed on this species. The investigation of its informative potential required the prior interpretation of a reference 1H NMR spectrum of a lipid-free zebra mussel extract. After the extraction of polar metabolites from a pool of whole-body D. polymorpha powder, the resulting highly complex 1D 1H NMR spectrum was interpreted and annotated through the analysis of the corresponding 2D homonuclear and heteronuclear NMR spectra. The spectrum interpretation was completed and validated by means of sample spiking with 24 commercial compounds. Among the 238 detected 1H signals, 53% were assigned, resulting in the identification of 37 metabolites with certainty or high confidence, while 5 metabolites were only putatively identified. The description of such a reference spectrum and its annotation are expected to speed up future analyses and interpretations of NMR-based metabolomic studies on D. polymorpha and to facilitate further explorations of the impact of environmental changes on its physiological state, more particularly in the context of large-scale ecological and ecotoxicological studies.

Interactions between zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and microbial communities

2000 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc E Frischer ◽  
Sandra A Nierzwicki-Bauer ◽  
Robert H Parsons ◽  
Kanda Vathanodorn ◽  
Kelli R Waitkus
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Hudson River ◽  
Zebra Mussels ◽  
Community Diversity ◽  
Ecological Effect ◽  
Clearance Rates ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
The Impact

Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have had an enormous impact on aquatic environments. However, little is known concerning their interactions with microbial communities. In these studies, the ability of zebra mussels to derive nutrition from bacterioplankton and their effect on microbial community diversity were investigated in samples from the Hudson River, New York, and in laboratory studies. Clear physiological responses to starvation were observed, including decreases in respiration rates, lipid content, and total weight, that were reversed after feeding zebra mussels a diet of bacteria. Clearance rates of bacteria were correlated with bacteria size (r2= 0.995), with the lowest clearance rates associated with small indigenous river bacteria (size = 0.03 ± 0.04 µm3, clearance rate = 0.08 ± 0.02 mL·mussel-1·min-1). Comparison of the diversity of microbial communities in zebra mussel tissue extract, detritus, and pseudofecal material associated with zebra mussel colonies, surrounding water, and sediment samples revealed distinct microbial assemblages associated with these environments. The overall ecological effect and importance of bacteria - zebra mussel interactions remains unclear, but these studies indicate that these interactions occur and should be included in our efforts to better understand the impact of zebra mussels on aquatic systems.

Indirect effects of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) on the planktonic food web

2003 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 1353-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik G Noonburg ◽  
Brian J Shuter ◽  
Peter A Abrams
Keyword(s):  
Food Web ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Abiotic Factors ◽  
Zebra Mussels ◽  
Trophic Groups ◽  
Planktonic Food ◽  
Zooplankton Density ◽  
The Impact

The exotic zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) has caused dramatic reductions in phytoplankton density in lakes with dense mussel populations. However, the indirect effects of this invader on other trophic groups have been inconsistent and difficult to interpret. In some lakes, zebra mussels appear to have had little effect on zooplankton density, despite decreasing the abundance of their phytoplankton prey. We analyze food web models to test hypothesized mechanisms for the absence of a strong effect of dreissenids on zooplankton. Our results suggest that neither reduced inedible algal interference with zooplankton filtering nor reduced phytoplankton self-shading is sufficient to explain the insensitivity of zooplankton populations to dreissenid competition. Instead, we show how the impact of benthic filter feeders can be influenced by the rate of mixing within a basin, which limits phytoplankton delivery to the benthos. We explore the predictions of a simple spatially structured model and demonstrate that differences in abiotic factors that control mixing can result in large differences in direct and indirect effects of zebra mussel filtering.

Adhesive Structure of the Freshwater Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha

2009 ◽  
Vol 1187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikrooz Farsad ◽  
Trevor W. Gilbert ◽  
Eli D Sone
Keyword(s):  
Great Lakes ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Freshwater Species ◽  
Uniform Layer ◽  
Marine Mussels ◽  
First Time ◽  
Hard Substrates

AbstractThe freshwater Zebra Mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, was accidently released into the Great Lakes approximately 20 years ago. Since then it has spread rapidly, thanks in part to its ability to adhere to hard substrates, resulting in serious environmental and economic consequences. Like the marine mussels, attachment of the Zebra Mussel is achieved by means of its byssus, a series of proteinaceous threads that connect the animal to surfaces via secreted adhesive plaques. While the byssus of the Zebra Mussel is superficially similar to those of its marine counterparts, significant structural and compositional differences suggest that further investigation of the adhesion mechanisms in this freshwater species is warranted. Here we examine for the first time the detailed distribution of DOPA (3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine)-containing proteins in the Zebra Mussel plaque and threads, as well as the enzyme responsible for their cross-linking. We show that the plaque-substrate interface retains the greatest amount of DOPA after aging, consistent with an adhesive role, while in the threads and bulk of plaque DOPA is presumably cross-linked for cohesive strength. We report also on a remarkably uniform layer ˜10 nm thick on the underside of the plaque, which is most likely responsible for adhesion.

Effects of the exotic zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) on metal cycling in Lake Erie

1997 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 1630-1638 ◽  
Author(s):  
P L Klerks ◽  
P C Fraleigh ◽  
J E Lawniczak
Keyword(s):  
Water Column ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Zebra Mussel ◽  
Dreissena Polymorpha ◽  
Lake Erie ◽  
Zebra Mussels ◽  
Western Lake ◽  
Metal Levels ◽  
Lake Bottom ◽  
The Impact

This research demonstrated the impact of high densities of the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) on the cycling of copper, nickel, and zinc in a lake environment. Experiments with mussels on sedimentation traps in western Lake Erie and with mussels in flow-through tanks receiving Lake Erie water showed that zebra mussels remove metals from the water column, incorporate metals in their tissues, and deposit metals on the lake bottom. Removal of metals from the water column was estimated at 10-17% · day-1 of the amounts present. This material was largely deposited on the lake bottom; zebra mussels more than doubled the rate at which metals were being added to the lake bottom. Metal biodeposition rates were extremely high (e.g., 50 mg Zn · m-2 · day-1) in high-turbidity areas with elevated metal levels. Two factors contributed to metal biodeposition by zebra mussels. First, their production of feces and pseudofeces increased the rate at which suspended matter was being added to the sediment (accounting for 92% of the increased metal biodeposition). Second, the material coming out of suspension had higher metal concentrations when zebra mussels were present (constituting 8% of the increased biodeposition).

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