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Meaning of zebra mussel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A striped freshwater mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, originating in Russia.

Equivalents

Català musclo zebrat
Deutsch Wandermuschel
Español mejillón cebra
Suomi vaeltajasimpukka
Français moule zébrée
Nederlands driehoeksmossel
Русский речна́я дрейссе́на
Tiếng Việt trai vằn

Examples

“Zebra mussels are causing significant problems as an invasive species in North America.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

zebra plant zebra seahorse zebra shark zebra spider zebra striping zebra swallowtail

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