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Arc form pearly mussel

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Unionoida

Genus
  
Epioblasma

Higher classification
  
Epioblasma

Phylum
  
Mollusca

Family
  
Unionidae

Scientific name
  
Epioblasma arcaeformis

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Epioblasma, Acorn pearly mussel, Arcuate pearly mussel, Cumberland leafshell, Angled riffleshell

The arc-form pearly mussel or sugarspoon, scientific name Epioblasma arcaeformis, was a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. No live individuals have been observed since the early 20th century and it is presumed to be extinct.

This species was endemic to the drainages of the Cumberland River and the Tennessee River in the United States. Its natural habitat was rivers. Like most other members of its genus, it became extinct due to habitat loss from pollution, impoundment construction, and canalization.

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Arc-form pearly mussel Wikipedia