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Two invasive species in Minnesota lakes appear to cause slower walleye growth

April 23, 2020January 29, 2020 by Greg Seitz

Study from the University of Minnesota finds that young walleye appear to be smaller in waters infested by spiny waterflea and zebra mussels, with implications for the future of popular fisheries.

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