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Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum

Year 2022, Volume 5, Issue 1, 11 - 19, 01.01.2022

Halit KUŞKU

https://doi.org/10.3153/AR22002

Abstract

In the present study, possible effects of using Potamon ibericum for the prevention of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) invasion in a freshwater ecosystem were investigated. In a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) supplied with aerated freshwater, 3 individuals of P. ibericum were placed in each of 3 aquariums provided by 100 zebra mussels. Throughout the 90-day monitoring study, mussel consumption was visually counted and then new mussels were introduced daily to complete the number of mussels to hundred, repeatedly each day. Throughout the monitoring study, growth rates, number of mussels consumed, and the number of broken mussel shell pieces were determined. Daily consumption rate of mussels by each crab was recorded as 11.115, 11.104, and 11.107 mussel/crab in the 3 experimental groups, respectively. The consumption rate of mussels per crab was counted as 999.78 over the 90-days experiment. As a result, the findings of this study provide strong evidence that P. ibericum can be used for biological control to combat zebra mussel (D. polymorpha) invasion in a freshwater ecosystem.

Keywords

Biological control, Dreissena polymorpha, Economic value, Freshwater crab, Human consumption, Potamon ibericum

References

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  • Costa, R., Aldridge, D.C., Moggridge, G.D. (2012). Multicomponent molluscicide mixtures for zebra mussel control. Journal of Great Lakes Research, 38(2), 317-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jglr.2012.03.010
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  • Gaygusuz, O., Gaygusuz, Ç.G., Tarkan, A.S., Acipinar, H., Turer, Z. (2007). Preference of zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha in the diet and effect on growth of Gobiids: a comparative study between two different ecosystems. Ekoloji, 17(65), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.5053/ekoloji.2007.651
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  • Padghane, S., Chavan, S., Dudhmal, D. (2016). Fresh water crab Barytelphusa cunicularis as a food commodity: Weekly crab market study of Nanded city, Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 4(4), 14-18.
  • Rinaudo, M. (2006). Chitin and chitosan: properties and applications. Progress in polymer science, 31(7), 603-632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2006.06.001
  • Singer, S., Van Fleet, A., Viel, J., Genevese, E. (1997). Biological control of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha and the snail Biomphalaria glabrata, using Gramicidin S and D and molluscicidal strains of Bacillus. Journal of industrial microbiology and biotechnology, 18(4), 226-231. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jim.2900371
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  • Waller, D.L., Bartsch, M.R. (2018). Use of carbon dioxide in zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) control and safety to a native freshwater mussel (Fatmucket, Lampsilis siliquoidea). Management of Biological Invasions, 9(4), 439-450. https://doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2018.9.4.07
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Year 2022, Volume 5, Issue 1, 11 - 19, 01.01.2022

Halit KUŞKU

https://doi.org/10.3153/AR22002

Abstract

References

  • Aksu, Ö., Yabanli, M., Can, E., Kutluyer, F., Kehayias, G., Can, Ş.S., Demir, V. (2012). Comparison of heavy metals bioaccumulation by Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771) and Unio elongatulus eucirrus (Bourguignat, 1860) from Keban Dam Lake, Turkey. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 21(7 A), 1942-1947.
  • Aksu, S., Yıldız, D. (2017). Dünyada ve Türkiye'de HES’lerde ve Su İletim Sistemlerindeki Zebra Midye Sorunu. World Water Diplomacy & Science News, 1-4.
  • Amberg, J.J., Merkes, C.M., Stott, W., Rees, C.B., Erickson, R.A. (2019). Environmental DNA as a tool to help inform zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, management in inland lakes. Management of Biological Invasions, 10(1), 96. https://doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2019.10.1.06
  • Angarano M., McMahon R.F., Hawkins D.L., Schetz J.A. (2007). Exploration of structure-antifouling relationships of capsaicin-like compounds that inhibit zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) macrofouling, Biofouling, 23:5, 295-305. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927010701371439
  • Bobat, A., Hengirmen, M.O., Zapletal, W. (2004). Zebra mussel and fouling problems in the Euphrates Basin. Turkish Journal of Zoology, 28(2), 161-177.
  • Costa, R., Aldridge, D.C., Moggridge, G.D. (2011). Preparation and evaluation of biocide-loaded particles to control the biofouling zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 89(11), 2322-2329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2011.02.027
  • Costa, R., Aldridge, D.C., Moggridge, G.D. (2012). Multicomponent molluscicide mixtures for zebra mussel control. Journal of Great Lakes Research, 38(2), 317-325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jglr.2012.03.010
  • Coughlan, N.E., Cunningham, E.M., Potts, S., McSweeney, D., Healey, E., Dick, J.T., Cuthbert, R.N. (2020). Steam and Flame Applications as Novel Methods of Population Control for Invasive Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea) and Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha). Environmental Management, 66(4), 654-663. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-020-01325-1
  • Darrigran, G. (2002). Potential impact of filter-feeding invaders on temperate inland freshwater environments. Biological invasions, 4(1-2), 145-156. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020521811416
  • Demirsoy, A. (1998). Yasamın Temel Kuralları (Böcekler dışında omurgasızlar). Cilt 2. Kısım I. Metaksan A.S.. Ankara. 1210 s.
  • Dobson, M., Magana, A.M., Lancaster, J., Mathooko, J.M. (2007). Aseasonality in the abundance and life history of an ecologically dominant freshwater crab in the Rift Valley, Kenya. Freshwater Biology, 52(2), 215-225. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2427.2006.01648.x
  • Drake, J.M., Bossenbroek, J.M. (2004). The potential distribution of zebra mussels in the United States. BioScience, 10, 931-941. https://doi.org/10.1641/0006-3568(2004)054[0931:TPDOZM]2.0.CO;2
  • DSİ (Devlet Su İşleri) (1969). Kovada II. Hidroelektrik santralında midye sorunu ve su mecralarının midye üremesinden ve korozyondan korunmasıyla ilgili olarak yapılan elektroşimik tecrübelerin neticeleri. T.C. Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanlığı, DSİ Genel Müdürlüğü, İşletme ve Bakım Dairesi Başkanlığı, Ankara.
  • DSİ (Devlet Su İşleri) (2005). Hidroelektrik santrallarda sorun yaratan zebra midye araştırmaları raporu. DSİ Genel Müdürlüğü İşletme ve Bakım Dairesi Başkanlığı. Ankara, Türkiye. https://cdniys.tarimorman.gov.tr/api/File/GetFile/425/KonuIcerik/767/1115/DosyaGaleri/hidroelektrik-santrallarda-sorun-yaratan-zebra-mi-dye-araştırmaları.pdf (accessed 20.01.2020)
  • DSİ (Devlet Su İşleri) (2012). Zebra midye ile mücadelede filtrasyon ve boya denemeleri sonuç raporu. T.c Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı, Devlet Su İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü. Ankara, Türkiye. https://cdniys.tarimorman.gov.tr/api/File/GetFile/425/KonuIcerik/767/1115/DosyaGaleri/zebra-midye-ile-mucadelede-filtrasyon-ve-boya-denemeleri.pdf (accessed 14.01.2020)
  • Gaygusuz, O., Gaygusuz, Ç.G., Tarkan, A.S., Acipinar, H., Turer, Z. (2007). Preference of zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha in the diet and effect on growth of Gobiids: a comparative study between two different ecosystems. Ekoloji, 17(65), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.5053/ekoloji.2007.651
  • Geldiay, R., Bilgin, F.H. (1973). Batı Anadolu’da bazı tatlısularda yaşayan Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) “Bivalv” üzerine bir araştırma, Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi İlmi Raporlar Serisi, 158, 10.
  • Kinzelbach, R. (1992). The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha, ecology, biological monitoring and first application in water quality management (5-17). Stuttgart, Germany: Gustav Fisher Press. Recprd no 20067203537
  • Mackie, E.J., Chiquet-Ehrismann, R., Pearson, C.A., Inaguma, Y., Taya, K., Kawarada, Y., Sakakura, T. (1989). Tenascin is a stromal marker for epithelial malignancy in the mammary gland. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 84, 4621-4625. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.84.13.4621
  • Miller, A.C., Payne, B.S. (1992). Zebra Mussels: Biology, Ecology, and Recommended Control Strategies, Technical Note, ZMR-1-01, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Program. https://erdc-library.erdc.dren.mil/jspui/bitstream/11681/4192/1/TN-ZMR-1-01.pdf (accessed 01.03.2021)
  • Odabasi, S., Odabasi, D.A., Acar, S. (2019). New species of freshwater molluscs from Gökçeada (northeastern Aegean Sea), Turkey (Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae, Bythinellidae). Archiv für Molluskenkunde International Journal of Malacology, 148(2), 185-195. https://doi.org/10.1127/arch.moll/148/185-195
  • Padghane, S., Chavan, S., Dudhmal, D. (2016). Fresh water crab Barytelphusa cunicularis as a food commodity: Weekly crab market study of Nanded city, Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 4(4), 14-18.
  • Rinaudo, M. (2006). Chitin and chitosan: properties and applications. Progress in polymer science, 31(7), 603-632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2006.06.001
  • Singer, S., Van Fleet, A., Viel, J., Genevese, E. (1997). Biological control of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha and the snail Biomphalaria glabrata, using Gramicidin S and D and molluscicidal strains of Bacillus. Journal of industrial microbiology and biotechnology, 18(4), 226-231. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jim.2900371
  • Sprecher, S.L., Getsinger, K.D. (2000). Zebra mussel chemical control guide, ERDC/EL TR-00-1, U.S. Zebra Mussel Research Program, Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA375208.pdf (accessed 01.02.2020)
  • Sprung, M., Borcherding, J. (1991). Physiology and morphometric changes in Dreissena polymorpha (Mollusca; Bivalvia) during a starvation period. Malacologia 33, 179-191.
  • Stanczykowska, A. (1977). Ecology of Dreissena polymorpha (Pall.) (Bivalvia) in lakes. Polish Archives of Hydrobiology, 24, 461-530.
  • Synder, L.F., Garton, W.D., Brainard, M. (1992). Mussels in the Great Lakes: The Invasion and Its Implications, published by the Ohio Sea Grant College Program. Zebra Mussels Threaten Inland Waters: An Overview. Minesota Sea Grant. Retrieved from http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/zebramussels_threaten (accessed 01.10.2020)
  • Waller, D.L., Bartsch, M.R. (2018). Use of carbon dioxide in zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) control and safety to a native freshwater mussel (Fatmucket, Lampsilis siliquoidea). Management of Biological Invasions, 9(4), 439-450. https://doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2018.9.4.07
  • Yager, T. (1994). Zebra Mussels at Lock and Dam 6, Upper Mississippi River, January 1994, Technical Note, ZMR-1-23, Zebra Mussel Research Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • ZMIS (Zebra Mussel Information System) (2001). Zebra Mussel Information System. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Waterways Experiment Station. https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesID=5 (accessed 01.03.2021)

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Primary Language English
Subjects Marine and Freshwater Biology
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Halit KUŞKU (Primary Author)
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, Department of Marine Technology Engineering
0000-0003-4109-2370
Türkiye

Thanks Prof. Dr. Sedat MURAT, President of Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (COMU) is gratefully acknowledged for his special interest and continuous support to Marine Research activities at COMU. Many thanks to the Faculty of Marine Science and Technology for the support of experimental facilities. Prof.Dr. Murat YIGIT, Prof.Dr. Sebahattin ERGÜN and Assoc.Prof.Dr. Sevdan YILMAZ, who made it possible to conduct and succeed this study with their valuable support and advises throughout the course of this work, is deeply acknowledged.
Publication Date January 1, 2022
Application Date March 18, 2021
Acceptance Date June 14, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2022, Volume 5, Issue 1

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Bibtex @research article { aquatres899570, journal = {Aquatic Research}, eissn = {2618-6365}, address = {Esnaf Mah. Pembe Köşk Sok. Kentplus Kadıköy Sitesi B Blok D435 Kadıköy-İstanbul}, publisher = {Nuray ERKAN ÖZDEN}, year = {2022}, volume = {5}, number = {1}, pages = {11 - 19}, doi = {10.3153/AR22002}, title = {Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum}, key = {cite}, author = {Kuşku, Halit} }
APA Kuşku, H. (2022). Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum . Aquatic Research , 5 (1) , 11-19 . DOI: 10.3153/AR22002
MLA Kuşku, H. "Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum" . Aquatic Research 5 (2022 ): 11-19 <https://aquatres.scientificwebjournals.com/en/pub/issue/65647/899570>
Chicago Kuşku, H. "Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum". Aquatic Research 5 (2022 ): 11-19
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ISNAD Kuşku, Halit . "Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum". Aquatic Research 5 / 1 (January 2022): 11-19 . https://doi.org/10.3153/AR22002
AMA Kuşku H. Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum. Aquat Res. 2022; 5(1): 11-19.
Vancouver Kuşku H. Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum. Aquatic Research. 2022; 5(1): 11-19.
IEEE H. Kuşku , "Biological control of invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) in a freshwater ecosystem through Potamon ibericum", Aquatic Research, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 11-19, Jan. 2022, doi:10.3153/AR22002
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