Sagittunio
Genus of bivalves
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Sagittunio is a genus of freshwater mussels, which are aquatic bivalve mollusks belonging to the family Unionidae.[2]. Found in freshwater environments such as rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. The species of this genus are endemic to North America [1].
| Sagittunio | |
|---|---|
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| Sagittunio nasutus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Subfamily: | Ambleminae |
| Tribe: | Lampsilini |
| Genus: | Sagittunio Watters, 2018[1] |
| Type species | |
| Unio nasutus Say, 1817 | |
Species
There are four recognized species:[2]
- Sagittunio aldermani Watters, 2018
- Sagittunio nasutus (Say, 1817)
- Sagittunio subrostratus (Say, 1831)
- Sagittunio vaughanianus (Lea I., 1838)
