How to Identify Dreissenidae
Dreissenidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Myida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Dreissenidae Species
Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771)
Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771)
Dreissena polymorpha, the zebra mussel, is a widespread highly invasive small fr…
Mytilopsis leucophaeata (Conrad, 1831)
Mytilopsis leucophaeata (Conrad, 1831)
Mytilopsis leucophaeata is a striped mussel-like bivalve, an invasive biofouling…
Dreissena bugensis (Andrusov, 1897)
Dreissena bugensis (Andrusov, 1897)
Dreissena bugensis, the quagga mussel, is an invasive prolific freshwater bivalv…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Dreissenidae?
Dreissenidae animals belong to the Myida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Dreissenidae?
Dreissenidae is classified in the order Myida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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