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A mussel poop diet could fuel invasive carp’s spread across Lake Michigan

The fish are just a human-made waterway away from getting into the Great Lake

Asian carp jumping

HOLY CARP   If Asian carp (silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, shown) reach Lake Michigan, there might be enough food for the fish to survive there as long as they aren’t picky eaters.

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By Carolyn Wilke

- More than 2 years ago

If invasive carp reach Lake Michigan, a buffet of mussel poop and other junk food could help the fish survive and spread.