Lampsilis higginsii (I.Lea, 1857) is a animal in the Unionidae family, order Unionida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Lampsilis higginsii (I.Lea, 1857)
Lampsilis higginsii is a Unionidae river mussel with a thick, heavy oval shell, growing up to 10.2 cm long.
Lampsilis higginsii (I. Lea, 1857) is a bivalve mollusc that belongs to the Unionidae family, commonly known as river mussels. This species has an oval shape and a thick, heavy shell that ranges in color from yellowish to brown, and sometimes features greenish rays. It can grow up to 10.2 centimeters, or between 4 and 5 inches, in length. The nacre of Lampsilis higginsii is white, sometimes with a pink tinge, and is partially iridescent.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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