Kingdom Animalia Phylum Mollusca Rank Species Subclass Palaeoheterodonta | Family Unionidae Genus Cristaria Order Unionoida | |
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Similar Pteria, Unionidae, Unionoida, Sinanodonta woodiana, Unio douglasiae | ||
The cockscomb pearl mussel, scientific name Cristaria plicata, is a freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae.
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Distribution
This species is native to northeast Asia and now also present in parts of southeast Asia. This large mussel is listed as endangered in South Korea.
Biology
The mitochondrial genome of this species was sequenced in 2011 or 2012.
Human uses
In China, this species is significant as "one of the most important freshwater mussels for pearl production in the country." It is used for medicinal purposes.
References
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