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Dwarf Wedge Mussel

Alasmidonta heterodon (I. Lea 1829)

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Alasmidonta heterodon (Dwarf Wedge Mussel) is a species of mussels in the family unionid freshwater mussels. They are listed as vulnerable by IUCN and as extirpated by COSEWIC. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to The Nearctic. They are detritivores. They have sexual reproduction. They have parental care (female provides care).

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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0019953
  • Definition: Capable of creating a new organism by combining the genetic material of two gametes, which may come from two parent organisms or from a single organism, in the case of self-fertilizing hermaphrodites.
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Dwarf Wedge Mussel. View this species on GBIF