![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Although zebra mussels have not yet been detected in Arizona waters, they are similar to invasive quagga mussels, which were first detected in Arizona in 2007. Zebra mussels that have been distributed with the moss balls can be easily overlooked because the larval life stage of the mussels (veligers) are microscopic. They are imported from at least 18 countries under a permit from the U.S. Zebra-mussel-infested Marimo/moss balls have thus far been detected by state agricultural or wildlife agencies in 26 states. The action comes after the Department of Agriculture and the Arizona Game and Fish Department in early March found Marimo balls infested with invasive zebra mussels in a number of Arizona pet stores. (KOLD News 13) - Pet stores and aquarium owners are advised that the Arizona Department of Agriculture on March 16 issued a Director’s Administrative Order prohibiting importation or movement within the state of the aquatic nursery plant Aegagropila linnaei, a green algae common in the aquatic plant and aquarium trade and more commonly known Marimo balls, Cladophora ball, moss ball or lake ball. ![]()
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