zebra mussel

American  

noun

1. a small striped freshwater mussel from NE Europe, Dreissena polymorpha: introduced to the Great Lakes in the 1980s and deleteriously affecting water pipes, other fauna, etc.

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zebra mussel British  

noun

1. a small striped variety of mussel

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, almost two decades ago the zebra mussel, an invasive species, invaded the lough.

From BBC

Almost two decades ago the zebra mussel invaded the lough.

From BBC

Zebra and quagga mussels are both freshwater species, native to Eastern Europe, with the zebra mussel growing up to 2 inches in length, and the quagga mussel slightly bigger.

From Seattle Times

Recently, she said, she was warned about the possible presence of a small mollusk called zebra mussel in moss balls commonly used in fish aquariums.

From Seattle Times

Oregon - and much of the region - has largely avoided a zebra mussel invasion through strict monitoring of watercraft, according to Fish and Wildlife officials.

From Washington Times