Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771) Zebra mussel |
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Family: | Dreissenidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; freshwater; brackish; depth range 0 - 60 m | |||
Distribution: | Northeast Pacific and North America. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabit hard bottoms, on boulders, above the halocline, often forming multilayered mats. Abundant at salinities of less than 5 psu. A suspension feeder, feeds on benthic microalgae/phytoplankton (Ref. 83435). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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