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2. Lampsilis rafinesqueana - Wikipedia

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   This species has been frequently misidentified as other similar American freshwater mussels, especially before Frierson first described it in 1927. For example, it was formerly recognized as Lampsilis ligamentina ; [ 6 ] which probably arose from confusion with the superficially similar species Actinonaias ligamentina .

3. Freshwater pearl mussel - Wikipedia

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   The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is an endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Margaritiferidae.. Although the name "freshwater pearl mussel" is often used for this species, other freshwater mussel species (e.g. Margaritifera auricularia) can also create pearls and some can also be used as a source of mother of pearl.

4. California mussel - Wikipedia

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   However, they do not colonize bare rock easily, instead preferring the shelter of pre-existing mussels and their biological filaments. Mussels attach themselves to the hard surfaces using their thread-like byssus. Given the right circumstances, California mussels can grow up to 200 mm (8 inches) in length and may live for more than 20 years.

5. Margaritifera auricularia - Wikipedia

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   Margaritifera auricularia is a species of European freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Margaritiferidae, the freshwater pearl mussels.Formerly found throughout western and central Europe, the species is now critically endangered and is one of the rarest invertebrates worldwide, being confined to a few rivers in Spain and France.

6. List of edible molluscs - Wikipedia

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   Note that the common names of edible bivalves can be misleading, in that not all species known as "cockles" "oysters", "mussels", etc., are closely related. Ark clams , including: Blood cockle; Senilia senilis; Many species of true mussels, family Mytilidae, including: Blue mussels. Blue mussel; California mussel; Mediterranean mussel; Mytilus ...

7. Pyganodon grandis - Wikipedia

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   Pyganodon grandis, the giant floater, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. This species is fast-growing, large, and has a short lifespan. It is variable and widespread [3] across the United States and southeastern Canada.