入侵贻贝在亚马逊河流中迅速蔓延

After devastating ecosystems and livelihoods across South America, the golden mussel fulfills a dire prediction S. Moutinho The golden mussel, a highly destructive invasive species that began to plague South American waterways decades ago, has reached the Amazon region, threatening some of the richest biodiversity on the planet. Scientists tracking the bivalve say it’s spreading rapidly up and down a major artery that flows into the Amazon River delta—and that it could soon reach the main stem of the mighty waterway. The march of the mussel threatens water quality and local ecosystems, and could cause economic disruptions for hydroelectric plants and fisheries. …