If you’re anything like me, you’re always asking the big questions, like “why are we here?” or “can someone bring me another thing of hummus?” Another question that’s been rolling around my mind lately, is what’s up with those freshwater mussels–how do they spend their days? Wonder no more.
For your viewing pleasure, here is a video I made summing up the life cycles of these amazing filter feeders. Enjoy!
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