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What is the difference between freshwater mussels and saltwater mussels?

Freshwater mussels live in rivers, while saltwater mussels live in oceans. Even though it is mussels, it differs a lot. Freshwater mussel and saltwater mussels hunt different things, because they live in different places.


Where do mussels live?

Mussels are aquatic animals that live in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world, typically in shallow waters where they can attach themselves to rocks or other surfaces.


Do mussels have to live in the same water they are in Can mussels live in different types of water How do you know if the mussels are alive or dead Do mussels need sunlight?

Mussel is in fact a general name for many species of bivalve. These bivalves inhabit both fresh and saltwater, though not interchangeably. They do not need sunlight and their vitality can be assessed through observation; if they move, they're alive.


Do carps live in freshwater or saltwater?

umm........ I believe that there in both saltwater and fresh water. when i go fishing i catch some carps they mostly go for mussels for saltwater and for freash i think some dough bait. They live in freshwater naturally, but could probably survive in salt water.


What freshwater cyprinid fish lays its eggs inside mussels?

The fish is the "bitterling", genus Rhodeus, a small (under 11 cm) omnivorous fish. Female bitterlings lay their eggs inside the gill slits of mussels (one or two per mussel), where they are fertilized by the male. The larvae hatch there and are protected from predators for 3 or 4 weeks after hatching.

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What is the difference between freshwater mussels and saltwater mussels?

Freshwater mussels live in rivers, while saltwater mussels live in oceans. Even though it is mussels, it differs a lot. Freshwater mussel and saltwater mussels hunt different things, because they live in different places.


Where do mussels live?

Mussels are aquatic animals that live in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They can be found in rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world, typically in shallow waters where they can attach themselves to rocks or other surfaces.


What has the author G Thomas Watters written?

G. Thomas Watters has written: 'A guide to the freshwater mussels of Ohio' -- subject(s): Freshwater mussels, Identification, Mussels 'The freshwater mussels of Ohio' -- subject(s): Identification, Margaritiferidae, Freshwater mussels, Unionidae


Why are mussels in danger?

Bears can inhale freshwater mussels when they want.


Can saltwater mussels live in freshwater?

I believe the fresh and salt water mussels are different species and will not survive in one another specialised environments.


What type of animal is a pond snail?

A freshwater snail is actually a type of freshwater mollusc (like clams and mussels that live in fresh water).


What is the genus of cyprinid freshwater fish whose eggs develop inside mussels?

Cyprinid freshwater fish whose eggs develop inside mussels? Answer = Bitterling


What do mussels eat?

What Do Mussels Eat?What do freshwater mussels eat? • Fish, turtles, leaves? No - freshwater mussels eat microscopic plants and animals called plankton • They also eat bacteria and detritus (dead plant and animal pieces) suspended in the water.How do freshwater mussels eat? • Freshwater mussels do not hunt or search for their food; they wait for it to come to them • Freshwater mussels filter feed by sucking water in through a siphon (kind of like a little hose) • Water passes over gills where food particles get filtered out and carried by little hairs called cilia to the mouth


Why would freshwater mussels go missing?

seagulls


Why are mussels disappearing?

Sometimes the mussels predetor could make the mussel species drop down


What family is a mussel in?

Zebra mussels belong to the family Dreissenidae. These are freshwater bivalve mollusks. Despite their name, zebra mussels are not true mussels.


What family is a zebra mussel in?

Zebra mussels belong to the family Dreissenidae. These are freshwater bivalve mollusks. Despite their name, zebra mussels are not true mussels.