Yellow Lampmussel

Lampsilis cariosa, the Yellow Lampmussel, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. The Yellow Lampmussel can be found in rivers and lakes in the eastern United States and Canadian maritime provinces (the "Atlantic Slope"). Bivalves are essential organisms in both aquatic and marine ecosystems, acting as natural water filters. A single freshwater bivalve can filter 0.5 to 1.25 gallons of water and hour.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow Lampmussel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Atlanticoncha ochracea
• Lampsilis cardium
• Lampsilis siliquoidea
• Ortmanniana ligamentina
• Lampsilis virescens
• Lampsilis ovata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Unionida

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Lampsilis

Species

Lampsilis cariosa

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