Bivalvia
Large mussels (Naiads)
Lesser mussels
Common oyster Common mussel
| Mussels Bivalvia |
| Fresh water Mussels |
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Besides the snails only various groups of
mussels live outside of the sea.
Large mussels (Naiads)
Lesser mussels
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| Endangered Mussels |
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Due to the growing pollution of
water and air mussels are also harmed. There are different factors that put
fresh water mussels in grave danger. |
| Reproduction |
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The large relatives of river and
pond mussels (Unionacea) reproduce by
a parasitic larval stage called glochidia. |
| Bitterling |
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The bitterling is a small carp-like
fish, that chooses a pond mussel as a safe haven for its young. |
| Sea mussels |
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The sea is the ancient home of all
mussels...: Common oyster Common mussel
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