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Pleurobema rubrum

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Pleurobema rubrum, the pyramid pigtoe, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

This species is endemic to the United States. Its habitat is in medium to large rivers in sand or gravel. Specimens are generally 4 inches (10 cm) long with a chestnut, thick shell.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bogan, A.E. (1996). "Pleurobema rubrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T17670A7286106. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T17670A7286106.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Pyramid Pigtoe". Illinois Natural History Survey. Prairie research institute. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
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Pleurobema rubrum: Brief Summary

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Pleurobema rubrum, the pyramid pigtoe, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

This species is endemic to the United States. Its habitat is in medium to large rivers in sand or gravel. Specimens are generally 4 inches (10 cm) long with a chestnut, thick shell.

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