Apr 2, 2021 · Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are small, freshwater, bivalve shellfish that were likely brought to the U.S. as stowaways in the ballast water of ships. They are native to …

Zebra mussels are an invasive, fingernail-sized mollusk that is native to fresh waters in Eurasia. Their name comes from the dark, zig-zagged stripes on each shell. Zebra mussels probably …

Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America. Learn more about the situation, rapid response efforts by federal and state agencies, and how …

Mar 10, 2025 · Zebra mussel, a species of tiny mussels (genus Dreissena) that are prominent freshwater pests. They proliferate quickly and adhere in great numbers to virtually any surface. …

Oct 7, 2020 · What is a zebra mussel? Zebra mussels, or more specifically Dreissena polymorpha, are a species of freshwater bivalve. They are native to the Black Sea and …

Mar 11, 2021 · What makes zebra mussels such a successful invasive species? Learn about its unique characteristics, its environmental and economic impact, and more.

The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a small bivalve originally native to the Caspian Sea region. Zebra mussels reached North America in the mid-1980s in the ballast water of a ship. …

Zebra mussels have been known to colonize on native mussel species in groups of up to 10,000 individuals, rendering the native mussel immobile and unable to survive. There is also an …

Zebra mussels are filter feeders having both inhalant and exhalant siphons. They are capable of filtering about one liter of water per day while feeding primarily on algae. Zebra mussels are …

Zebra mussels are ¼-1 ½ inch-long bivalve (2-shelled) molluscs. They evolved from ancestors similar to surf clams (used to make clam chowder) that invaded fresh waters in southern …