RESEARCHING THE MUSSELS

According to The Zoological Society of London, the Thames river was invaded by Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) during the early 18th century. These high abundances affect other wildlife by using up space for attachment needed by native species, and even colonising the shells of other species, which affects their ability to feed and burrow. Zebra mussels superficially resemble marine mussels in the family Mytilidae, and like them, are attached to solid substrates with a byssus. This species was first discovered in Western Europe during the 1980’s. Known as the ‘good luck clam’ in Southeast Asia, they are capable of self-fertilisation and release 2000 juveniles each per day! 

modelling. structure made by particular lump of mussels. the essence is the possibility of transformation.