🌿Native Nature

Alabama Spike

Elliptio arca

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Unionida ›Family: Unionidae ›Genus: Elliptio

About

The Alabama spike, scientific name Elliptio arca, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alabama Spike?
The scientific name of Alabama Spike is Elliptio arca.
What is the conservation status of Alabama Spike?
The Alabama Spike has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Alabama Spike belong to?
Alabama Spike belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Alabama Spike belong to?
Alabama Spike belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Alabama Spike belong to?
Alabama Spike belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Alabama Spike belong to?
Alabama Spike belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Alabama Spike belong to?
Alabama Spike belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Alabama Spike belong to?
Alabama Spike belongs to the genus Elliptio.