Mussel Displaying

Descriptive Transcript

Descriptive Transcript

A bivalve mollusk in swiftly moving water undulates specialized tissue with the intent to attract potential host fish for juvenile mussles.

Description

Female black sand shell mussel tries to attract a fish to host her glochidia (baby mussels) until they can live on their own.

Duration

14 seconds

Credit

USFWS

Date Created

12/23/2009

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