Oyster mussel  (Epioblasma capsaeformis)

Oyster mussel
Oyster mussel
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Facts

Previously known as: Dysnomia capsaeformis
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
OrderUnionoida
FamilyUnionidae
GenusEpioblasma (1)

Status

Classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List (1).

Description

Information on the oyster mussel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. IUCN Red List (August, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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