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.

生息地: Freshwater rivers and lakes

外見

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.

AnimaliaMolluscaBivalviaUnionidaUnionidaePotamilus
Fragile Papershell
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Fragile Papershell

カテゴリ

Invertebrate

レア度

Rare

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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.

特殊能力

能力

Hidden Burrower

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

能力

Water Purifier

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

能力

Fish Lurer

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

サイズと詳細

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

食性と食事

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

主な食物

  • Algae
  • Bacteria
  • Detritus
  • Phytoplankton

採餌方法

  • Filter Feeding

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Fragile Papershellの大きさはどれくらいですか?

12 cm

Fragile Papershellのshell Thickness Mmは何ですか?

1 mm

Fragile Papershellの寿命はどれくらいですか?

15 年

Fragile Papershellは何を食べますか?

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

Fragile Papershellは通常どこに生息していますか?

Freshwater rivers and lakes

Fragile Papershellはどのように狩りをしますか?

Filter Feeding

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