Texas Heelsplitter [Phacoides texanus]
Description
The Texas Heelsplitter is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae. This species is endemic to the United States, specifically Texas, where it is found in slow-moving, sandy or silty rivers. The Texas Heelsplitter has a thin, elongated shell with a slightly pointed posterior end, and its surface is typically brown or yellowish-brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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| Genus |
Phacoides
Phacoides
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