Kingdom Animalia Class Bivalvia Family Unionidae | Phylum Mollusca Order Unionoida Genus Rotundaria | |
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The golden orb, scientific name Rotundaria aurea, is a species of freshwater mussel. It is native to the United States, where it is found only in Texas.
This species was moved from Quadrula to Rotundaria based on genetic evidence in 2012.
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