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Atlantic Ribbed Mussel

Geukensia demissa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Mytilida ›Family: Mytilidae ›Genus: Geukensia

About

Geukensia demissa is a species of mussel, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Mytilidae, the true mussels. This species is native to the Atlantic coast of North America. The common names for this species include ribbed mussel, Atlantic ribbed marsh mussel and ribbed horsemussel. However, the common name ribbed mussel is also used for the Southern Hemisphere mussel Aulacomya atra. The appearance of the shell is grooved and oval in shape. The interior of this...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Ribbed Mussel?
The scientific name of Atlantic Ribbed Mussel is Geukensia demissa.
What kingdom does Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belong to?
Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belong to?
Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belong to?
Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belong to?
Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belongs to the order Mytilida.
What family does Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belong to?
Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belongs to the family Mytilidae.
What genus does Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belong to?
Atlantic Ribbed Mussel belongs to the genus Geukensia.