🌿Native Nature

Eastern Elliptio

Elliptio complanata

Taxonomy

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

About

The eastern elliptio (Elliptio complanata) is a freshwater mussel in the Unionidae family, native to Canada and the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Elliptio?
The scientific name of Eastern Elliptio is Elliptio complanata.
What kingdom does Eastern Elliptio belong to?
Eastern Elliptio belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Elliptio belong to?
Eastern Elliptio belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Eastern Elliptio belong to?
Eastern Elliptio belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Eastern Elliptio belong to?
Eastern Elliptio belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Eastern Elliptio belong to?
Eastern Elliptio belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Eastern Elliptio belong to?
Eastern Elliptio belongs to the genus Elliptio.