| Mycetopodidae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Subclass: | Paleoheterodonta |
| Order: | Unionoida |
| Family: | Mycetopodidae |
| Genera | |
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See list for subfamilies and genera. |
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The Mycetopodidae are a family of freshwater pearly mussels restricted to South America.[1] They are named for the mushroom-like shape of their foot. Like all members of the Unionoida they reproduce via a larval stage that temporarily parasitizes fish. Banarescu lists the following subfamilies and genera.
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