AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Dreissena polymorpha [WoRMS] | |
Authority | (Pallas, 1771) | |
Family | Dreissenidae | |
Order | Myida | |
Class | Bivalvia | |
Phylum | Mollusca | |
Synonym (?) | Dreissena andrusovi (Andrusov, 1897) Dreissena aralensis (Andrusov, 1897) Dreissena polymorpha var. lacustrina (Boettger, 1913) |
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Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | LME: 62. Black Sea --> LME sub-region: Azov Sea --> LME sub-region: Black Sea LME: A2. Caspian Sea --> LME sub-region: Caspian Sea References (not structured): http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesid=5 Gollasch, S. and Leppäkoski, E (eds.). 1999. Initial Risk Assessment of Alien Species in Nordic Coastal Waters. Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): O’ Neill CR, MacNeill DB (1991) The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha an unwelcome North America invader. Sea Grant, Coastal Ressources (Fact sheet) Comments: Larvae - planktonic (veligers) and later - postveliger stage. |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Olenin S, Orlova M, Minchin D (1999) Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771). In: Gollasch S, Minchin D, Rosenthal H, Voigt M (eds) Case histories on introduced species: their general biology, distribution, range expansion and impact. Logos-Verlag Berlin:37-42 Comments: Sessile bivalve mollusc, forming dense colonies on hard substrate in fresh and brackish waters. |
Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous References (not structured): Olenin S, Orlova M, Minchin D (1999) Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771). In: Gollasch S, Minchin D, Rosenthal H, Voigt M (eds) Case histories on introduced species: their general biology, distribution, range expansion and impact. Logos-Verlag Berlin:37-42 Comments: A mature female may produce one million eggs per year. |
Reproductive type (?) | Sexual References: O’ Neill CR, MacNeill DB (1991) The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha an unwelcome North America invader. Sea Grant, Coastal Ressources (Fact sheet) Comments: Some hermaphroditism has been reported. |
Developmental trait (?) | Spawning References: O’ Neill CR, MacNeill DB (1991) The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha an unwelcome North America invader. Sea Grant, Coastal Ressources (Fact sheet) Orlova, M. I. (2002). Dreissena (D.) polymorpha (Pallas, 1771): evolutionary origin and biological peculiarities as prerequisites of invasion success. In: Leppäkoski, E., Gollasch, S. and Olenin, S. (eds) Invasive Aquatic Species of Europe. Distribution, Impacts and Management. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, pp 127- 134. Comments: Egg production can occur in either asynchronous or synchronous batches enabling individuals to spawn several times during the spawning season. Spawning activity may extend throughout the year in warm, productive waters. D. polymorpha usually spawns in May-July, and the fertilized egg give rise to a veliger larva up to 100 µm in size. The larva lives planktonically for 2 to 4 weeks and is capable of swimming rapidly by means of its velum (Orlova 2002). |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): O’ Neill CR, MacNeill DB (1991) The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha an unwelcome North America invader. Sea Grant, Coastal Ressources (Fact sheet) Comments: Filter feeder on plankton organisms and organic particles |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): O’ Neill CR, MacNeill DB (1991) The zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha an unwelcome North America invader. Sea Grant, Coastal Ressources (Fact sheet) Comments: Adults become sessile. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Exact range: 0.5 - 8.8 References: Paavola M, Olenin S, Leppäkoski E (2005) Are invasive species most successful in habitats of low native species richness across European brackish water seas? Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 64(4), 738-750Olenin, S., & Daunys, D. (2004). Coastal typology based on benthic biotope and community data: the Lithuanian case study. Coastline Reports, 4, 65-84. References: Paavola M, Olenin S, Leppäkoski E (2005) Are invasive species most successful in habitats of low native species richness across European brackish water seas? Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 64 (2005) 738-750 Comments: It tolerates brackish waters with salinity up to 7 ppt (DAISIE 2006). It is, however, extremely sensitive to rapid fluctuations in salinity; in the northern Gulf of Mexico, where tidal fluctuations are not great, zebra mussels are found to invade areas with salinities up to 12 ppt, however, they appear unable to tolerate salinities above 12 ppt for any extended period. |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Allogenic ecosystem engineers Autogenic ecosystem engineers Keystone species References: Burlakova, L.E., Karatayev, A.Y. & Padilla, D.K. (2000).The impact of Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) invasion on Unionid Bivalves. Int.Rev.Ges.Hydrobiol. 5–6: 529–543. Karatayev, A.Y., L.E. Burlakova & D.K. Padilla (1997). The effect of Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) invasion on aquatic communities in Eastern Europe.J.Shellfish. Res.16: 187–203. Orlova, M.I. & V.E. Panov.(2004). Establishment of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas), in the Neva Estuary (Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea): distribution, population structure and possible impact on local unionid bivalves. Hydrobiologia. 514: 207-21. Orlova, M.I.; Telesh, I.V.; Berezina, N.A.; Antsulevich, A.E.; Maximov, A.A.; Litvinchuk, L.F. (2006). Effects of nonindigenous species on diversity and community functioning in the eastern Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea). Helgoland Marine Research 60:2. 98-105. Ricciardi, A., R. Neves, J. B. Rassmussen, (1998). Impending extinction of North American freshwater mussels (Unionionoida) following the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) invasion. J. Animal Ecol. 67: 613–619. Zaiko A., Daunys D. & Olenin S. (2009). Habitat engineering by the invasive zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) in a boreal coastal lagoon: impact on biodiversity. Helgoland Marine Research, 63, 85-94. Zaiko A., Paskauskas R. & Krevs A. (2010) Biogeochemical alteration of benthic environment by zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas). Oceanologia, 52, 649-667 Comments: Ecosystem engineer. Dreissena can rapidly form high numbers and biomassess on all available firm substrates in the receiving environment. In lakes Dreissena has caused problems to native mussel species such as Adononta anatina and Pseudanodonta complanata by attaching permanently on their shells in high numbers and biomasses thus inhibiting their growth and even respiration, leading to strong decrease and even extinction of the original species. This decreases biodiversity (Karatayev et al.1997, Ricciardi et al. 1998, Burlakova et al 2000). |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Anthropogenic chemical compounds Natural toxins References: Paldaviciene A., Zaiko A., Mazur-Marzec H. & Razinkovas-Baziukas A. (2014) Bioaccumulation of microcystins in invasive bivalves: a case study from the boreal lagoon ecosystem. Oceanologia Sipiä, V. O., Kankaanpää, H. T., Pflugmacher, S., Flinkman, J., Furey, A., & James, K. J. (2002). Bioaccumulation and detoxication of nodularin in tissues of flounder (Platichthys flesus), mussels (Mytilus edulis, Dreissena polymorpha), and clams (Macoma balthica) from the northern Baltic Sea. Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 53(2), 305-311. Marie, V., Baudrimont, M., & Boudou, A. (2006). Cadmium and zinc bioaccumulation and metallothionein response in two freshwater bivalves (Corbicula fluminea and Dreissena polymorpha) transplanted along a polymetallic gradient. Chemosphere, 65(4), 609-617. Comments: May accumulate phytotoxins and anthropogenic polllutants in tissues |
Known human health impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known economic impact? | Known References: Connelly, N.A., O’Neill, C.R., Knuth, B.A. and Brown, T.L., 2007. Economic impacts of zebra mussels on drinking water treatment and electric power generation facilities. Environmental management, 40(1), pp.105-112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-006-0296-5 Oreska, M.P. and Aldridge, D.C., 2011. Estimating the financial costs of freshwater invasive species in Great Britain: a standardized approach to invasive species costing. Biological Invasions, 13(2), pp.305-319. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-010-9807-7 Comments: Clogging manmade structures (Connely et al. 2007; Oreska and Aldrdge, 2010). |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Included in the Target Species list? | Yes Comments: Assessed by the COMPLETE project experts (2021), included in target species list. |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Ballast waters Biofouling References: Gollasch S, Macdonald E, Belson S, Botnen H, Christensen JT, Hamer JP, Houvenaghel G, Jelmert A, Lucas I, Masson D, McCollin T, Olenin S, Persson A, Wallentinus I, Wetsteyn LPMJ, Wittling T (2002) Life in Ballast Tanks In: Invasive aquatic species of Europe - distribution, impact and management. Leppäkoski, E, Gollasch S, Olenin S(eds). Kluwer Academic Publishers: 217-231 Gollasch, S. and Leppäkoski, E (eds.). 1999. Initial Risk Assessment of Alien Species in Nordic Coastal Waters. Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen Comments: The high reproductive output and ability to extend their planktonic stage enables D. polymorpha to disperse rapidly. Larvae and adults may be distributed in ballast water or as fouling on ship and boat hulls, navigation buoys, fishing vessel wells, as well as by transport of timber or river gravel, fish stocking water and fishing equipment. The overland transport of D. polymorpha by small trailed boats has been repeatedly implicated in inner-lake dispersal. |
Molecular information | Available NCBI (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi) BOLD (http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=30173) |
Created by | Romualda Chuševė, 2011-10-24 |
Last update by | Maiju Lehtiniemi, 2020-07-03 |