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Across and down prompts point to common traits such as hairy claws, invasive aquatic habitats, distinctive neck shapes, distinctive shell patterns, and specific plant features that clog waterways. The solution page adds concise identification notes and links to further resources for learning, observation, and identification of multiple invasive animals and plants.","Be An Invasive Species Detective  \nUse the clues in both boxes below to fill in the squares above (solution on next page)  \nACROSS  \n1. Invasive creeping grass often seen in lawns  \n5. Crab from China with very hairy claws  \n8. Spiny Yellow flowered plant  \n10. You have five of these to help you experience your surroundings  \n11. These freshwater mussels shouldn’t be moved  \n12. Tree whose fruit is found in cookies  \n14. Graceful waterbird with “S” shaped neck (two words)  \n15. Brown-headed bird that lays their eggs in other bird’s nests  \nDown  \n1. This frog has a very large tympanum  \n2. Instrument used to measure length  \n3. These red-eared reptiles can spread disease  \n4. Aquatic invasive rodent with orange teeth  \n6. Special books used to identify plants or animals (two words)  \n7. This type of carp was used for aquatic plant control  \n9. Hyacinth that has showy purple flowers and growth that clogs waterways  \n13. This book will hold your observation notes  \nPuzzle Solution  \nLearn more about these invasive species and the clues to identify them on the next pages.  \n\n| Invasive Species |  | Clues | Resources |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| | Nutria\u003Cbr>Myocastor coypus | Lives in or near water\u003Cbr>Obvious white whiskers\u003Cbr>Dark ears with lighter fur below Round, rat-like tail\u003Cbr>The size of a smaller dog (Beagle or Corgi) | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[Nutria/Infestation](Nutria/Infestation) |\n| | Mute swan\u003Cbr>Cygnus olor | Large white, water bird Neck arched into “S” shape Orange bill\u003Cbr>Long tail feathers | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)Mute-Swan |\n| | Brown-headed cowbird Molothrus ater | Smaller than other blackbirds Shorter tail than other blackbirds Stout bill | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)Cowbird |\n| | American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus | Large frog (can weigh over 2 lbs and reach lengths over 8 inches)\u003Cbr>Large eardrum (tympanum)\u003Cbr>Smooth skin – green to brown color on their backs, white/grey/yellow bellies | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)Bullfrog |\n| | Grass carp Ctenopharyngodonidella | Freshwater fish\u003Cbr>Oblong body with a wide head Olive-brown on backs, and white to yellow bellies | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[Grass-Carp](Grass-Carp) |\n| | Chinese mitten crab\u003Cbr>Eriocheir sinensis | Medium sized (3 inch maximum) Hairy, mitten like claws\u003Cbr>Four lateral spines on each side of their carapace | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)Mitten-Crab |\n| | Red-eared slider Trachemys scripta elegans | Freshwater turtle\u003Cbr>Top shell and skin are olive to brown with yellow stripes\u003Cbr>Thick red stripe behind the eyes | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Species/](ervation/Invasives/Species/)[ ](ervation/Invasives/Species/)Redeared-Slider |\n| | Quagga mussel Dreissena rostrifomis bugensis | Freshwater bivalve\u003Cbr>Dark concentric rings on shell\u003Cbr>Will not sit flat on bottom side of shell Shell gets paler in color near the hinge | [https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons](https://wildlife.ca.gov/Cons)[ervation/Invasives/Quagga-](ervation/Invasives/Quagga-)Mussels |\n| | Yellow starthistle Centaurea solstitialis | Gray-green to blue-green plant Yellow flowers with sharp spines at their base\u003Cbr>Cottony wool covers stems and leaves | [http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/](http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/)[","cbCaicsDMThHCR9n","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicsDMThHCR9n","pdf",454987,3,1,"English","en",105,"# Across\n# Down\n# Puzzle Solution\n## Invasive Species Clues and Resources","[{\"question\":\"How do you solve the crossword in this invasive species detective puzzle?\",\"answer\":\"Use the clue lists for both Across and Down to fill the grid squares. 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