🌿Native Nature

Western Pearlshell

Margaritifera falcata

Taxonomy

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

About

The western pearlshell (Margaritifera falcata) is a species of freshwater bivalve, a pearl mussel, a bivalve mollusk in the family Margaritiferidae. This species can be found only in the United States and Canada, where it occurs mostly west of the Rocky Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Pearlshell?
The scientific name of Western Pearlshell is Margaritifera falcata.
What kingdom does Western Pearlshell belong to?
Western Pearlshell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Pearlshell belong to?
Western Pearlshell belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Western Pearlshell belong to?
Western Pearlshell belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Western Pearlshell belong to?
Western Pearlshell belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Western Pearlshell belong to?
Western Pearlshell belongs to the family Margaritiferidae.
What genus does Western Pearlshell belong to?
Western Pearlshell belongs to the genus Margaritifera.