Kingdom Animalia Order Unionoida Genus Elliptio Higher classification Elliptio | Phylum Mollusca Family Unionidae Scientific name Elliptio lanceolata Rank Species | |
Similar Elliptio, Tar River spiny mussel, Green floater, Alasmidonta, Brook floater | ||
The yellow lance, scientific name Elliptio lanceolata, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.
This species is endemic to the United States.
References
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