Web Directory

» Actinonaias: Freshwater Mussel
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about this mollusc, its systematics, natural history, external anatomy, internal anatomy and behavior.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/actinonaias.html

» American Oyster
   Information on this shellfish, Crassostrea virginica, its habitat, life cycle and the threats it faces.
   http://www.chesapeakebay.net/american_oyster.htm

» American Oyster: Crassostrea virginica
   Information on this species, its description and identifying features, and its biology.
   http://www.marlin.ac.uk/speciesinformation.php?speciesID=3082

» Argopecten gibbus: Callico Scallop
   Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and special status.
   http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Argope_gibbus.htm

» Argopecten irradians: Bay Scallop
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about this mollusc, its systematics, external anatomy and internal anatomy, with additional notes on Placopecten magellanicus.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/argopecten.html

» Atlantic Ribbed Mussel
   General information and a photograph of this shellfish, its biology, range, habitat and ecology.
   http://www.chesapeakebay.net/ribbedmussel.htm

» Atlantic Ribbed Mussel: Geukensia demissa
   Photographs and information on this species.
   http://www.assateague.com/ribbed-m.html

» Bivalves - Taxonomy on a Half-Shell
   Bivalve taxonomy information and research. Includes extensive biobliographic information on bivalve genera. Part of the Partnerships for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy (PEET) project of the National Science Foundation.
   http://peet.fieldmuseum.org/

» Common Cockle: Cerastoderma edule
   Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
   http://www.arkive.org/common-cockle/cerastoderma-edule/

» Corbicula fluminea: Asian Clam
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about this mollusc, its systematics, external anatomy and internal anatomy.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/corbicula.html

» Crassostrea virginica: American Oyster
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about this mollusc, its systematics, natural history, external anatomy, internal anatomy and behavior.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/crassostrea.html

» Cyrtopleura costata: Angelwing Clam
   Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and special status.
   http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Cyrtop_costat.htm

» Dreissena polymorpha
   Factsheet on the Zebra Mussel, with photographs, range map, and much information on the status of this introduced species.
   http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=5

» Dreissena rostriformis bugensis
   Factsheet on the Quagga Mussel, with photographs, range map, and much information on the status of this introduced species.
   http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=95

» Eastern Lamp Mussel: Lampsilis radiata
   Photographs and information on this freshwater species.
   http://fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/eastern_lamp_mussel.htm

» Exotic Aquatics of the Gulf Coast: Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha)
   Louisiana State University provides general information, the history of this mollusc in the United States, and its impact on the environment.
   http://lamer.lsu.edu/exotics/zebramussel/

» Field Guide to Freshwater Mussels of the Midwest
   Online version of book of the same name, published by the Illinois Natural History Survey.
   http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/cbd/collections/mollusk/fieldguide.html

» Freshwater Mussel Genera of the World
   Illustrations and information about the various groups.
   http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/~ksc/MusselGenera.html

» Giant Clam: Tridacna gigas
   Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
   http://www.arkive.org/giant-clam/tridacna-gigas/

» Hard Clam
   Information on this shellfish, Mercenaria mercenaria, its description, life cycle and habitat.
   http://www.chesapeakebay.net/hard_clam.htm

» Mercenaria mercenaria: Hard Clam
   Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and special status.
   http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Mercen_mercen.htm

» Mercenaria mercenaria: Quahog
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about this mollusc, its systematics, external anatomy and internal anatomy, with additional notes on Tapes japonicus.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/mercenaria.html

» Mytella charruana: Charru Mussel
   Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasion information.
   http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Mytella_charruana.htm

» Mytilus edulus: Blue Mussel
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about this mollusc, its systematics, external anatomy and internal anatomy.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/mytilus.html

» North Carolina Freshwater Mussels
   Species list, species accounts with photos, identification keys, life history, shell anatomy, glossary, and references.
   http://www.ncwildlife.org/Wildlife_Species_Con/WSC_FWMussels_EndFish_Mussels.htm

» Oyster Reefs
   News and information about oysters in the Chesapeake Bay region.
   http://www.vims.edu/research/topics/oysters/

» Perna viridis: Asian Green Mussel
   Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasion information.
   http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Perna_viridis.htm

» Razor Shell: Ensis ensis
   Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
   http://www.arkive.org/razor-shell/ensis-ensis/

» Ribbed Mussels: Geukensia demissa
   Ecology and life history, feeding biology, shell growth, dispersal, survivorship, reproduction, taxonomy, distribution and importance.
   http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/biology/franz/biology25/MUSSELS.HTM

» Small Giant Clam: Tridacna maxima
   Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
   http://www.arkive.org/small-giant-clam/tridacna-maxima/

» Southern Giant Clam: Tridacna derasa
   Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
   http://www.arkive.org/southern-giant-clam/tridacna-derasa/

» Sphaerium, Eupera, Pisidium and Musculium: Fingernail Clams
   Information from the Invertebrate Anatomy OnLine about these molluscs, their systematics, external anatomy and internal anatomy.
   http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/sphaerium.html

» Swan Mussel Larvae
   Article by Mike Samworth on the reproduction of these bivalves and a link between them and the bitterling, a freshwater fish.
   http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art97/marsnip.html

» Tennessee Freshwater Mussels
   McClung Museum virtual exhibit that explores the biology and history of these bivalves.
   http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/permanent/mussels/

» Teredo navalis: Naval Shipworm
   Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasion information.
   http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Teredo_navalis.htm

» The Pink Mucket: Lampsilis abrupta
   Student project including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.
   http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/wilson_megh/

» Unio Gallery
   Photographs and videos of freshwater pearly mussels (unionoids) of North America.
   http://unionid.missouristate.edu/

» Zebra Mussel: Dreissena polymorpha
   Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.
   http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/kubicek_alli/