About Diplodon chilensis (J.E.Gray, 1828)
Diplodon chilensis is a species of mussel that belongs to the family Hyriidae. This species is native to Chile and Argentina. It is the most common freshwater mussel species found in Chile, where it lives in both lentic and lotic freshwater environments. Diplodon chilensis is sensitive to water turbidity and phosphorus levels in water. Researchers have proposed using the species' filtering ability as a form of biocontrol for eutrophication linked to salmon farming.
