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Origin and Distribution
Ruffe originally came from the saltwater ecosystems of Europe and Asia. True False
Transportation
Ruffe hitched a ride around 1985 in the ballast water of a ship headed to North America, and quickly spread into many different bodies of water including: A. St. Louis River in Minnesota and Wisconsin B. Lake Superior C. Lake Huron D. Northern Lake Michigan E. All of the above
Environmental Impact
The ruffe eats other bottom dwelling organisms, small aquatic insects, and eggs of other fish. True False
Economic Impact
Ruffe negatively affect the commercial fishing industry because they compete for food with many native fish, including: A. Walleye B. Silver carp C. Yellow perch D. A and C E. All of the above
Control
If you use ruffe as bait you can help control its population. True False