Definition of Dreissena

1. Noun. Zebra mussels.

Exact synonyms: Genus Dreissena
Generic synonyms: Mollusk Genus
Group relationships: Family Unionidae, Unionidae
Member holonyms: Dreissena Polymorpha, Zebra Mussel

Definition of Dreissena

1. n. A genus of bivalve shells of which one species (D. polymorpha) is often so abundant as to be very troublesome in the fresh waters of Europe.

Medical Definition of Dreissena

1. A genus of bivalve shells of which one species (D. Polymorpha) is often so abundant as to be very troublesome in the fresh waters of Europe. Origin: NL. Named after Dreyssen, a Belgian physician. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dreissena

dreggier
dreggiest
dreggish
dreggy
dregs
dreich
dreicher
dreichest
dreidel
dreidels
dreidl
dreidls
dreigh
Dreiser
dreissena (current term)
Dreissena
Dreissena polymorpha
drek
dreks
drench
drench
drenched
drenched in
drencher
drenchers
drenches
drenching
drent
Drepanididae
drepanidium

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