Key Identification Features
- The shell surface features striae, which are thin parallel rows of elevated lines.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Sphaeriidae
Sphaeriidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Sphaeriida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Sphaeriidae Species
Musculium lacustre (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Musculium lacustre (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Musculium lacustre is a small freshwater bivalve with a native Holarctic distrib…
Sphaerium rivicola (Lamarck, 1818)
Sphaerium rivicola (Lamarck, 1818)
Sphaerium rivicola, the river orb mussel, is an endangered European freshwater b…
Sphaerium corneum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphaerium corneum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Sphaerium corneum is a small freshwater bivalve that acts as a bioindicator of l…
Pisidium amnicum (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Pisidium amnicum (O.F.Müller, 1774)
Pisidium amnicum is a small freshwater bivalve, larger than most of its genus, n…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Sphaeriidae?
Sphaeriidae animals belong to the Sphaeriida order in the Animalia kingdom. The shell surface features striae, which are thin parallel rows of elevated lines. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Sphaeriidae?
Sphaeriidae is classified in the order Sphaeriida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
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