Family

Unionidae

3 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 8 years (Chinese pond mussel) to 18 years (Dwarf wedgemussel).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

8–18 yr

Median GC

34.1%

Range 34–34.1%

Genera

Largest: Anodonta (1)

The Unionidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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3 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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