The Altamaha arcmussel (Alasmidonta arcula) is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve in the family Unionidae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Alasmidonta |
| Species: | A. arcula
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| Binomial name | |
| Alasmidonta arcula (I. Lea, 1838)
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It is an endangered species.
Distribution edit
This species is endemic to the United States.
Habitat edit
This mussel lives in rivers.
Conservation status edit
This species is threatened by habitat loss.
References edit
- ^ Cummings, K.; Cordeiro, J.; Perez, K. (2012). "Alasmidonta arcula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T773A3142177. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T773A3142177.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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