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Slabside Pearlymussel

Pleuronaia dolabelloides

Taxonomy

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

About

Pleuronaia dolabelloides, the slab-sided naiad, slab-sided pearly mussel, or slabside pearlymussel, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. This species was formerly classified under the genus Lexingtonia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Slabside Pearlymussel?
The scientific name of Slabside Pearlymussel is Pleuronaia dolabelloides.
What kingdom does Slabside Pearlymussel belong to?
Slabside Pearlymussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Slabside Pearlymussel belong to?
Slabside Pearlymussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Slabside Pearlymussel belong to?
Slabside Pearlymussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Slabside Pearlymussel belong to?
Slabside Pearlymussel belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Slabside Pearlymussel belong to?
Slabside Pearlymussel belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Slabside Pearlymussel belong to?
Slabside Pearlymussel belongs to the genus Pleuronaia.