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zebra mussel

/ˈziːbrə ˈmʌsəl/

翻译: 一种小型淡水贻贝,原产于里海和黑海地区,壳面有斑马状条纹。在许多地区被视为入侵物种,常堵塞水管并危害生态系统。

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/ˈziːbrə ˈmʌsəl/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种小型淡水贻贝,原产于里海和黑海地区,壳面有斑马状条纹。在许多地区被视为入侵物种,常堵塞水管并危害生态系统。

A small freshwater mollusk native to the Caspian and Black Sea regions, characterized by its striped shell pattern. It is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, often clogging water pipes and damaging ecosystems.

  1. Invasive aquatic speciesB2formal

    A small freshwater mussel with a striped shell, native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, that has become an invasive species in many parts of the world.

    zh斑马贻贝

    • Zebra mussels have clogged water intake pipes in the Great Lakes.
    • The rapid spread of zebra mussels threatens native aquatic ecosystems.
    • Boats are often inspected to prevent the transport of zebra mussels.