Subgenus Hiberneuglesa Rank Species Subclass Heterodonta | Suborder Sphaeriacea Scientific name Pisidium hibernicum Higher classification Pisidium Order Veneroida | |
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Similar Pisidium pseudosphaerium, Pisidium moitessierianum, Pisidium obtusale, Pisidium subtruncatum, Pisidium henslowanum | ||
Pisidium hibernicum is a species of freshwater bivalve from family Sphaeriidae.
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Description
The 2.5-3.5mm. shell is very inflated (convex) hence the common name Globular Pea Shell.The central umbos is prominent. The periostracum (surface) is silky glossy and sculptured by fine, regular striae. In colour it is greyish to brownish white often with scattered red-brown mineral deposits.
Distribution
Its native distribution is Palearctic.
References
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