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Fragile Papershell

Potamilus fragilis

The Fragile Papershell is a special kind of freshwater mussel that lives in rivers and lakes. It has a smooth, thin shell that can be light-colored and is very delicate, making it unique among its friends in the water.

Lebensraum: Freshwater rivers and lakes

Aussehen

The Fragile Papershell has a thin, oval shell that is smooth and often greenish-yellow to light brown. Its delicate, papery texture distinguishes it from most other freshwater mussels, which typically have much thicker, heavier shells.

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Fragile Papershell
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Fragile Papershell

Kategorie

Invertebrate

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

A single Fragile Papershell can filter many gallons of water every day!

The Fragile Papershell is so delicate that its shell can break easily if dropped!

Their babies need to hitch a ride on a fish's gills to grow up!

These mussels can live for over 15 years, quietly cleaning the water.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Hidden Burrower

Fragile Papershell can burrow into soft river sediment using its strong, muscular foot to hide from predators.

Fähigkeit

Water Purifier

Fragile Papershell has specialized gills that help them filter tiny food particles from water, keeping rivers clean and clear.

Fähigkeit

Fish Lurer

Fragile Papershell can wiggle a special mantle flap that looks like a small fish, attracting bigger fish to approach them.

Maße und Details

Length Cm
12 cm
Shell Thickness Mm
1 mm
Width Cm
6 cm
Lifespan Years
15 Jahre

Ernährung und Fütterung

They filter tiny bits of algae and other small particles from the water to eat.

Hauptnahrung

  • Algae
  • Bacteria
  • Detritus
  • Phytoplankton

Nahrungssuche

  • Filter Feeding

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

parasitizes

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Its larvae briefly attach to the gills of this fish.

eaten by

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrats are a significant predator, eating many mussels.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons often forage for mussels in shallow waters.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be careful when exploring near water; slippery rocks can be dangerous!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie groß ist Fragile Papershell?

12 cm

Was ist der/die/das shell Thickness Mm von Fragile Papershell?

1 mm

Wie lange lebt Fragile Papershell?

15 Jahre

Was frisst Fragile Papershell?

They filter tiny bits of algae and other small particles from the water to eat.

Wo findet man Fragile Papershell normalerweise?

Freshwater rivers and lakes

Wie jagt Fragile Papershell?

Filter Feeding

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