Zebra Mussel

Dreissena polymorpha

Family: Oyster Category: Filter feeder Max size: 5 cm

Species information

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs
Distribution: Not applicable (freshwater species)
Food: Filter feeder, primarily consuming phytoplankton and organic particles
Way of living: Colonial, often forming dense populations
Behavior: Zebra mussels attach to hard surfaces using byssal threads and can rapidly reproduce, leading to significant ecological impacts.

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