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The Freshwater Mussels (Unionoida) of the World (and other less consequential bivalves)

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Publication Manendo et al. (2008): summary
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Complete Citation

Manendo, T.J., M.A. Campbell, H.H. Gilroy & E.C. Masteller. 2008. Analysis of rDNA regions of five freshwater unionid mussel species in Presque Isle Bay, southeastern Lake Erie. Journal of Great Lakes Research 34: 204-209. Available electronically.

Taxonomic Opinions

Amblema plicata

Anodonta anatina

Anodonta cygnea

Fusconaia flava

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Lasmigona subviridis = Platynaias subviridis

Lexingtonia dolabelloides = Pleuronaia dolabelloides

Ligumia nasuta (Say, 1817) = Sagittunio nasutus

Pseudanodonta complanata

Pyganodon grandis

Unio crassus

Unio pictorum

Unio tumidus