Outreach

Zebra mussel coloring book link

This coloring book tells the story of a little native mussel that gets a letter from his uncle describing how his lake has become invaded by invasive zebra mussels. Subsequently the little mussel has a lot of questions about zebra mussels, how they spread and why they are so problematic.

It’s free but modifications are not allowed under the copyright.

 

Videos about lab techniques for freshwater mussels by Ericah Beason

How to age unionid mussels Part 1

 

How to age unionid mussels Part 2

 

Extracting and testing viability of glochidia (unionid mussel larvae)

Extracting hemolymph from a unionid mussel