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Zebra Mussel

Dreissena polymorpha

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Myida ›Family: Dreissenidae ›Genus: Dreissena

About

The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a small freshwater mussel. This species was originally native to the lakes of southern Russia and Ukraine, being first described in 1769 by the German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas in the Ural, Volga, and Dnieper rivers. However, the zebra mussel has been accidentally introduced to numerous other areas, and has become an invasive species in many different countries worldwide. Since the 1980s, they have invaded the Great Lakes and the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zebra Mussel?
The scientific name of Zebra Mussel is Dreissena polymorpha.
What kingdom does Zebra Mussel belong to?
Zebra Mussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Zebra Mussel belong to?
Zebra Mussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Zebra Mussel belong to?
Zebra Mussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Zebra Mussel belong to?
Zebra Mussel belongs to the order Myida.
What family does Zebra Mussel belong to?
Zebra Mussel belongs to the family Dreissenidae.
What genus does Zebra Mussel belong to?
Zebra Mussel belongs to the genus Dreissena.