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Ptychobranchus fasciolaris (Kidneyshell) is a species of mussels in the family unionid freshwater mussels. They are listed as near threatened by IUCN and as endangered by COSEWIC. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to The Nearctic. They are detritivores. Individuals can grow to 50 mm. They have sexual reproduction. They have parental care (female provides care).

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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0019953
  • Definition: Capable of creating a new organism by combining the genetic material of two gametes, which may come from two parent organisms or from a single organism, in the case of self-fertilizing hermaphrodites.
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Kidneyshell. View this species on GBIF