Limnoperna

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Limnoperna
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Mytilida
Family: Mytilidae
Genus: Limnoperna
Rochebrune, 1882

Limnoperna is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Mytilidae. [1]

The species of this genus are found in Southern America, Southeastern Asia and Australia. [1]

Species: [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Limnoperna Rochebrune, 1882". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  2. "IRMNG - Limnoperna Rochebrune, 1882". www.irmng.org. Retrieved 10 May 2021.