Aquatic
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)
Family: Hydrocharitaceae Life Form: perennial, submerged, and rooted vascular plant. Tier: 4 History & Introduction There are two kinds of Hydrilla verticillata found throughout the US: a dioecious strain (male … Read more
Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)
Background In the early 1900s, red-eared sliders (RES) were captured, farmed, and sold in dime stores as their small size and cheap price was attractive to prospective pet owners. By … Read more
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
Background Mute swans (Cygnus olor) are non-migratory waterfowl. They were first introduced in the United States as a decorative captive waterfowl in the 1870s because of their impressive appearance. In … Read more