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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.

Hábitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes

Aspecto

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

Categoría

Invertebrate

Rareza

Rare

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

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.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Hidden Burrower

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

Habilidad

Water Purifier

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

Habilidad

Fish Lurer

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

Medidas y detalles

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

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

  • Algae
  • Bacteria
  • Detritus
  • Phytoplankton

Método de búsqueda

  • Filter Feeding

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Qué tamaño tiene Fragile Papershell?

12 cm

¿Cuál es el shell Thickness Mm de Fragile Papershell?

1 mm

¿Cuánto vive Fragile Papershell?

15 años

¿Qué come Fragile Papershell?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Fragile Papershell?

Freshwater rivers and lakes

¿Cómo caza Fragile Papershell?

Filter Feeding

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