Get in baby mussels, we’re going downstream!🐟 Part 2 of the secret life of freshwater mussels dives into their fascinating life cycle and how they reproduce, featuring footage of their clever luring techniques to attract a host fish. Footage courtesy of Tim Lane and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources 🩵 #tennesseeaquarium #chattanooga #freshwater #mussels #bivalve #freshwaterwildlife #lifecycle #education #conservation #nature #streams | Tennessee Aquarium
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