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Zebra mussels, so imaginatively named for their black-and-white striped shells, are all but wreaking havoc on a number of Texas lakes.Two more bodies of water around the state were declared “infested” last week.HOME FREE:O.H. Ivie and Grapevine lakes are the latest bodies determined to have a zebra mussel infestation, adding on to a list of nearly 30 infested lakes. The mussels have existed in the lakes for some time, even years in some cases, but have recently shown spikes in population.Zebra mussels are scrappy travelers, hitching rides on boats not cleaned properly by anglers and recreationists. When boats carrying zebra mussels launch in a new lake, the animals detach and repopulate there. The unassuming 1-inch creatures pose a threat to native fish populations and can ruin landscapes downstream by leaving behind sharp shells capable of clogging boat machinery.This problem has been highlighted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which monitors state reservoirs for invasive species. They hope boaters will properly clean and dry their boats.Those who fail to maintain their boats may be $500 fine for each mussel, according to the TPWD.Lake Livingston is the only Houston-area lake deemed infested with zebra mussels, according to the department.jay.jordan@chron.com

Zebra mussels, so imaginatively named for their black-and-white striped shells, are all but wreaking havoc on a number of Texas lakes.Two more bodies of water around the state were declared “infested” last week.HOME FREE:O.H. Ivie and Grapevine lakes are the latest bodies determined to have a zebra mussel infestation, adding on to a list of nearly 30 infested lakes. The mussels have existed in the lakes for some time, even years in some cases, but have recently shown spikes in population.Zebra mussels are scrappy travelers, hitching rides on boats not cleaned properly by anglers and...

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