Biology:Middendorffinaia shadini

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Short description: Species of bivalve


Middendorffinaia shadini
Scientific classification
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Animalia
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Genus:
Middendorffinaia
Species:
M. shadini
Binomial name
Middendorffinaia shadini
Moskvicheva et Starobogatov, 1970

Middendorffinaia shadini is a species of unionid mussel endemic to South Primorye, Russia. Its specific name honours Russian zoologist Vladimir Zhadin.[1] Middendorffinaia shadini inhabits the river Razdolnaya, its tributaries Rakovka, Olenevka, Komarovka and Kiparisovka, as well as rivers Artemovka, Barabashevka and some parts of the rivers Tesnaya and Gladkaya.[2]

Conservation status

The species is listed in the Red Book of Russia and, particularly, in the Red Book of Primorsky Krai.[2] Middendorffinaia shadini is sensitive to water pollution and soil contamination.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q20720277 entry