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Three-ridge Mussel

Amblema plicata

The Three-ridge Mussel is a special shellfish that lives in rivers and lakes. It has a unique shell with three ridges, making it easy to recognize. These mussels help keep water clean by filtering it!

Hábitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes

Aspecto

The Three-ridge Mussel has a thick, oval shell that is typically dark brown to black, with three distinct ridges running across its surface. Its inner shell, or nacre, is usually white or iridescent, and its shape is unique compared to smoother mussels.

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Three-ridge Mussel
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Three-ridge Mussel

Categoría

Invertebrate

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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Datos interesantes

A single mussel can filter over 40 liters of water every day – that's a lot!

Baby mussels, glochidia, are tiny hitchhikers that attach to fish gills to grow!

Mussel shells grow rings, just like trees, which show how old they are!

They breathe using special feathery gills inside their shells, extracting oxygen from water.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Nature's Filter

Three-ridge Mussel can filter large volumes of water, cleaning freshwater habitats by removing tiny particles and algae.

Habilidad

Stealthy Burrower

Three-ridge Mussel has a strong foot that helps them burrow into mud or sand, providing protection from predators.

Habilidad

Tiny Fish Lure

Three-ridge Mussel can create a fleshy lure that mimics a small fish, attracting larger fish to help spread larvae.

Habilidad

Super Survivor

Three-ridge Mussel has an exceptionally long lifespan, allowing them to filter water and contribute to the ecosystem for decades.

Medidas y detalles

Tamaño
80-150 mm
Esperanza de vida
7300-18250 días
Cantidad de patas
0

Dieta y alimentación

These mussels filter tiny food particles like algae and plankton from the water.

Alimentos principales

  • algae
  • plankton
  • detritus

Método de búsqueda

  • Filter Feeding

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrats crack open mussel shells for food.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons forage along shorelines, often finding and eating mussels.

depends on

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Its larvae attach temporarily to the gills of this fish to develop.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

Be careful near water! Always stay close to an adult.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Three-ridge Mussel?

80-150 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Three-ridge Mussel?

7300-18250 días

¿Qué come Three-ridge Mussel?

These mussels filter tiny food particles like algae and plankton from the water.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Three-ridge Mussel?

Freshwater rivers and lakes

¿Cómo caza Three-ridge Mussel?

Filter Feeding

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Three-ridge Mussel?

0

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