Title: Describe the ecological importance of mollusks and crustaceans.
Course: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501) > Section: Examining Mollusks and Crustaceans

Description should include

- response to changes in water quality (e.g., die-offs, diverse and stable populations)
- susceptibility to pollutants in the water
- ability to filter water
- environmental benefits.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are mussels good indicators of water quality?
- How would mussels respond to extremes in water pH?
- What are zebra mussels? How do they impact water quality?
- What are some economic issues that result from zebra mussels inhabiting a body of water?