green mussel
(Perna viridis)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Perna viridis is native to Indo-Pacific region of Asia. Green mussel were potentially introduced to the United States through the dumping of ballast water.
Life Cycle
Mussels are bright green when young and dull in color as they age to dark green or brown. P. viridis have a life span of 3 years. After fertilization of eggs, free-swimming larvae develop within a day and settle onto a solid service after 2-3 weeks. Sexual maturity is reached at approximately 0.8 in. (20 mm) in length or around 2-3 months of age.
Distribution
P. viridis is found in Florida waters.
Control Efforts
P. viridis negatively impacts power plants by polluting tunnels and have the potential to compete with oyster fisheries, displace native mussels, and can carry parasites and diseases that impact native species.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=110
Perna viridis is native to Indo-Pacific region of Asia. Green mussel were potentially introduced to the United States through the dumping of ballast water.
Life Cycle
Mussels are bright green when young and dull in color as they age to dark green or brown. P. viridis have a life span of 3 years. After fertilization of eggs, free-swimming larvae develop within a day and settle onto a solid service after 2-3 weeks. Sexual maturity is reached at approximately 0.8 in. (20 mm) in length or around 2-3 months of age.
Distribution
P. viridis is found in Florida waters.
Control Efforts
P. viridis negatively impacts power plants by polluting tunnels and have the potential to compete with oyster fisheries, displace native mussels, and can carry parasites and diseases that impact native species.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=110
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Mollusca |
| Class: Bivalvia |
| Subclass: Autobranchia |
| Infraclass: Pteriomorphia |
| Order: Mytilida |
| Superfamily: Mytiloidea |
| Family: Mytilidae |
| Subfamily: Crenellinae |
| Genus: Perna |
| Perna viridis |
References
Common Name Reference: Web Search - http://www.zipcodezoo.com/animals/p/perna_viridis.asp
Scientific Name Reference: Web Search - http://www.zipcodezoo.com/animals/p/perna_viridis.asp