Pisidium hibernicum
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Pisidium hibernicum

Pisidium hibernicum is a species of freshwater bivalve from the family Sphaeriidae.

Appearance

The 2.5-3.5mm. shell is very inflated (convex) hence the common name Globular Pea Shell. The central umbos is prominent. The periostracum (surface) is silky glossy and sculptured by fine, regular striae. In colour it is greyish to brownish white often with scattered red-brown mineral deposits.

Distribution

Geography

Its native distribution is Palearctic.

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  • Czech Republic – endangered (EN), endangered in Bohemia (EN), critically endangered in Moravia
  • Slovakia
  • Germany – endangered (gefährdet )
  • Nordic countries: Denmark, Faroes, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
  • Great Britain and Ireland

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Habits and Lifestyle

Diet and Nutrition

References

1. Pisidium hibernicum Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisidium_hibernicum
2. Pisidium hibernicum on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/155985/4878614

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