Plain Pocketbook Displaying

Descriptive Transcript

Descriptive Transcript

A plain pocketbook mussel tries to attract a host fish (likely a bass or perch) to carry the young larvae until they are old enough to drop off and live on their own.

Description

A plain pocketbook mussel tries to attract a host fish (likely a bass or perch) to carry the young larvae until they are old enough to drop off and live on their own. The plain pocketbook is common in the river.

Duration

9 seconds

Credit

USFWS

Date Created

07/20/2004

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