Unionidae

Unionidae

Engelsk definition

A family of freshwater mussels in the class BIVALVIA. They differ from ZEBRA MUSSELS in that they are larger and posses a larval stage called glochidia, which requires attachment to the GILLS or fins of particular species of FISHES.

Svenska synonymer

Inga svenska synonymer finns.

Engelska synonymer

Unionids Unionid Mussels, Native Mussel, Native Native Mussel Native Mussels