Altamaha spinymussel
| Altamaha spinymussel | |
|---|---|
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| Two live individuals of Elliptio spinosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionoida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Elliptio |
| Species: | E. spinosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Elliptio spinosa I. Lea, 1836 | |
The Altamaha spinymussel or Georgia spiny mussel, scientific name Elliptio spinosa, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.
This species is endemic to the United States. It is threatened by destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range.
References
- Cummings, K. & Cordeiro, J. (2012). "Elliptio spinosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
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