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Quagga Mussel

Dreissena bugensis

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Azerbaijan), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).

🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Mollusca (軟体動物)
Class
Bivalvia (二枚貝)
Order
Myida (Myida)
Family
Dreissenidae
Genus
Dreissena
Species
Dreissena bugensis (Quagga Mussel)

Names in Other Languages

German Quagga-Dreikantmuschel

Similar Species in Dreissena

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Wandering Mussel
Dreissena polymorpha
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quagga Mussel?
The scientific name of Quagga Mussel is Dreissena bugensis. It belongs to the genus Dreissena.
Where does Quagga Mussel live?
Quagga Mussel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Azerbaijan), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).. Countries include Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Quagga Mussel belong to?
Quagga Mussel (Dreissena bugensis) belongs to the genus Dreissena, which is part of the taxonomic family Dreissenidae.
What kingdom does Quagga Mussel belong to?
Quagga Mussel (Dreissena bugensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Quagga Mussel?
The closest relatives of Quagga Mussel in the genus Dreissena include Wandering Mussel.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Dreissena — 2 Species

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Quagga Mussel
Dreissena bugensis
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Wandering Mussel
Dreissena polymorpha
NE
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