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Anodonta cataracta

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Anodonta cataracta, the eastern floater, is a species of large freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

Subspecies

  • Anodonta cataracta subsp. cataracta
  • Anodonta cataracta subsp. marginata

Description

Anodonta cataracta can reach a size of 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in).

Distribution and habitat

This mussel is present in freshwater habitats along the Atlantic coast of North America. It is found in soft-bottomed ponds, rivers and small lakes.

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Anodonta cataracta: Brief Summary

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Anodonta cataracta, the eastern floater, is a species of large freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

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