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Unionidae

Margaritiferidae

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Etheriidae

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Species & Genus Richness of
freshwater mussels
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Publication Graf & Ó Foighil (2000): summary

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Full Citation

Graf, D.L. & D. Ó Foighil. 2000. Molecular phylogenetic analysis of 28S rDNA supports a Gondwanan origin for Australasian Hyriidae (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Unionoida). Vie et Milieu 50(4): 245-254. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Graf4/publication/281827823_Molecular_phylogenetic_analysis_of_28S_rDNA_supports_a_Gondwanan_origin_fir_Australasian_Hyriidae_Mollusca_Bivalvia_Unionoida/links/55f9d81808aeba1d9f2241d1.pdf.

Taxonomic Opinions

Amblema plicata

Cumberlandia monodonta

Diplodon chilensis

Hyridella australis

Hyridella depressa

Hyridella menziesi = Echyridella menziesii

Lampsilis cardium

Pyganodon grandis

Unio pictorum

Velesunio ambiguus

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