Dreissena is a genus of small freshwater mussels in the family Dreissenidae. The exact taxonomy of the species within the genus Dreissena is, however, uncertain. As Kantor et al commented, `...the Russian specialists on freshwater molluscs appeared to be `splitters” comparing with their western colleagues. This sometimes leads to extreme diff...... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreissena
• (n.) A genus of bivalve shells of which one species (D. polymorpha) is often so abundant as to be very troublesome in the fresh waters of Europe. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/dreissena/
Dreis'se·na noun [ New Latin Named after Dreyssen , a Belgian physician.] (Zoology) A genus of bivalve shells of which one species ( D. polymorpha ) is often so abundant as to be very troublesome in the fresh waters of Europe. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/121
Dreissena is a genus of lamellibranchiate molluscs allied to the mussels, One species Dreissena polymorpha is a native of the streams which flow into the Caspian, but was accidentally introduced into most rivers and estuaries of Europe, including those of Britain, where it is now abundant. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BD.HTM