EPPO Global Database

Dreissena polymorpha(DREIPO)

Overview
Code created in: 1996-10-16

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: DREIPO
  • Preferred name: Dreissena polymorpha
  • Authority: (Pallas)

Notes

DAISIE. Native to the Black, Caspian and Aral seas. Introduced into Europe in the 19th century, and now one of the 100 worst invasive species in Europe


Common names
Name Language
wandering mussel English
zebra mussel English
Dreieckmuschel German
Wandermuschel German
moule zebrée French
mejillón cebra Spanish
cozza zebra Italian
driehoeksmossel Dutch
gewone driehoeksmossel Dutch
mexilhão-zebra Portuguese
vandrarmussla Swedish
речная дрейссена Russian