Altamaha arcmussel
Species of bivalve From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Altamaha arcmussel (Alasmidonta arcula) is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve in the family Unionidae.
| Altamaha arcmussel | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Alasmidonta |
| Species: | A. arcula |
| Binomial name | |
| Alasmidonta arcula (I. Lea, 1838) | |
It is an endangered species.
Distribution
This species is endemic to the United States.
Habitat
This mussel lives in rivers.
Conservation status
This species is threatened by habitat loss.
References
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