The lined pocketbook (Lampsilis binominata) was a species of freshwater river mussel, an aquatic bivalve in the family Unionidae the river mussels. This species was endemic to the United States. It is now extinct.

Lined pocketbook
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Unionida
Family: Unionidae
Genus: Lampsilis
Species:
L. binominata
Binomial name
Lampsilis binominata
Simpson, 1900


A study done by the University of Georgia Museum of Natural Science showed that Lined Pocketbook filtered water through their gills, leading to the digestion of trapped food particles.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bogan, A.E.; et al. (Mollusc Specialist Group) (2000). "Lampsilis binominata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T11251A3265737. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T11251A3265737.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "GAWW: Species Description". fishesofgeorgia.uga.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-06.