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Something Fishy: Freshwater Mussels

Something Fishy: Freshwater Mussels

FromFish of the Week!


Something Fishy: Freshwater Mussels

FromFish of the Week!

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is it a fish? A lure? Why is it attached to that freshwater mussel?? There's something fishy about the Unionid mussel family, and we're going to help you "flex" into the idea that these seemingly simple bivalves can dupe fish into babysitting! Our guest is mussel biologist Sara Seagraves from Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery in Arkansas. You'll take away mussel names like "snuffbox" and "monkeyface" and a new appreciation for the fascinating relationship between native freshwater mussels and fish.
Released:
May 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A week-by-week tour of all the fish and the waters they call home. Fish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh are joined by guests from all walks of life including other fish nerds, Indigenous community leaders and members, scientists, artists, and a rich array of individuals helping to elevate our understanding and love as people and professionals of all the fish. Through easy conversations and humor, listeners learn fascinating facts about fish, and also how to catch and even eat some of them.