🌿Native Nature

Freshwater Pearl Mussel

Margaritifera margaritifera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Unionida ›Family: Margaritiferidae ›Genus: Margaritifera

About

The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is an endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Margaritiferidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Freshwater Pearl Mussel?
The scientific name of Freshwater Pearl Mussel is Margaritifera margaritifera.
What kingdom does Freshwater Pearl Mussel belong to?
Freshwater Pearl Mussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Freshwater Pearl Mussel belong to?
Freshwater Pearl Mussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Freshwater Pearl Mussel belong to?
Freshwater Pearl Mussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Freshwater Pearl Mussel belong to?
Freshwater Pearl Mussel belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Freshwater Pearl Mussel belong to?
Freshwater Pearl Mussel belongs to the family Margaritiferidae.
What genus does Freshwater Pearl Mussel belong to?
Freshwater Pearl Mussel belongs to the genus Margaritifera.