Biology:Velesunio wilsoni

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Velesunio wilsoni
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Velesunio wilsoni from the Ross River, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Scientific classification
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Animalia
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V. wilsoni
Binomial name
Velesunio wilsoni'
(Lea, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Unio (Alasmodon) stuarti Adams & Angas, 1864
  • Centralhyria wilsonii caurina Iredale, 1934.

Velesunio wilsoni is a species of freshwater mussel endemic to Australia .

Biology and ecology

Velesunio wilsoni is able to aestivate for up to 5 years.[citation needed]

Distribution

Velesunio wilsoni can be found in the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland and northern New South Wales.[1]

References

  1. W. F. Ponder, A. Hallan, M. Shea, S. A. Clark (2016). Australian Freshwater Molluscs. Australian Museum. Accessed June 2018.