Zebra mussels spread across all Great Lakes within a decade of arriving in 1988

Zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive species originating from Eurasia, spread across all of the Great Lakes within a decade of their arrival in North America in 1988.

The tiny shellfish have continued their continental expansion, with officials recently confirming a reproducing population in Lake Meredith, Texas.

This new infestation has raised concerns among officials, who view the presence of the mussels in the Texas lake as a potential stepping stone for further spread.