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Zebra Mussel

(Dreissena polymorpha)

Dreissena polymorpha, or zebra mussel, is native to Eurasia. It has a small, triangular shell with a sharply pointed hinge and a smooth, polished surface. Zebra mussels are light tan with distinctive dark banding that may appear straight or zigzagged, making them easy to identify. 

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