New zealand freshwater mussel
A species of Echyridella Scientific name : Echyridella menziesii Genus : Echyridella
New zealand freshwater mussel, A species of Echyridella
Botanical name: Echyridella menziesii
Genus: Echyridella
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Description
The New Zealand freshwater mussel (Echyridella menziesii), also known by its Māori names kākahi, kāeo, and torewai, is a species of freshwater mussel endemic to New Zealand. E. menziesii is an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. They were an important food source for the Māori, but like many freshwater mussels worldwide, are now endangered by pollution and eutrophication of rivers, and the introduction of new species of fish leading to actions via the Treaty of Waitangi claims process.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Freshwater mussels Family
Hyriidae Genus
Echyridella Species
New zealand freshwater mussel 
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