Yellow Lance
Elliptio lanceolata (I. Lea, 1828)
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Yellow lance
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Unionida
Family: Unionidae
Genus: Elliptio
Species:
E. lanceolata
Binomial name
Elliptio lanceolata
I. Lea, 1828

The yellow lance, scientific name Elliptio lanceolata, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

This species is endemic to the United States, where it occurs in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. It is listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. As of 2019, there were 7 known populations. The species is threatened by declines in water quality, loss of stream flow, riparian and instream habitat fragmentation, and deterioration of instream habitats. These threats are exacerbated by urbanization and climate change.[2]

The yellow lance is a bright yellow mussel with an enlongated shape, which grows up to 3.4 inches (86 mm) in length. The interior nacre is usually an iridescent blue color, with white or salmon color on the anterior half of the shell.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bogan, A.E. (1996). "Elliptio lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T7647A12839360. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T7647A12839360.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Yellow lance (Elliptio lanceolata)". Environmental Conservation Online System. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 20 January 2025.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.