Diplodon chilensis is a species of mussel in the family Hyriidae. It is native to Chile and Argentina. In Chile, it is the most common freshwater mussel species, and inhabits lentic and lotic environments. The species is sensitive to turbidity and water levels of phosphorus. Its filtering capacity has been proposed as a biocontrol of salmon farming eutrophication.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Diplodon chilensis 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
- Echyridella menziesii
- Margaritifera falcata
- Elliptio complanata
- Margaritifera margaritifera
- Nodularia douglasiae
- Gonidea angulata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Unionida
- Family
- Hyriidae
- Genus
- Diplodon
- Species
- Diplodon chilensis
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