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!

生息地: Freshwater rivers and lakes

外見

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.

AnimaliaMolluscaBivalviaUnionidaUnionidaeAmblema
Three-ridge Mussel
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Three-ridge Mussel

カテゴリ

Invertebrate

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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.

特殊能力

能力

Nature's Filter

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

能力

Stealthy Burrower

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

能力

Tiny Fish Lure

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

能力

Super Survivor

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

サイズと詳細

サイズ
80-150 mm
寿命
7300-18250 日
脚の数
0

食性と食事

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

主な食物

  • algae
  • plankton
  • detritus

採餌方法

  • Filter Feeding

生態系とのつながり

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.

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 near water! Always stay close to an adult.

よくある質問

Three-ridge Musselのサイズは何ですか?

80-150 mm

Three-ridge Musselの寿命は何ですか?

7300-18250 日

Three-ridge Musselは何を食べますか?

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

Three-ridge Musselは通常どこに生息していますか?

Freshwater rivers and lakes

Three-ridge Musselはどのように狩りをしますか?

Filter Feeding

Three-ridge Musselの脚の数は何ですか?

0

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