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Pseudomulleria dalyi Smith, 1898

(Synonym(s): Acostaea dalyi, Mulleria dalyi)

Pseudomulleria is a monotypic genus, comprising of the single species Pseudomulleria dalyi, a rare cemented freshwater bivalve (also known as a living fossil, Gondowanaland relict) belongs to the family Etheriidae. This unique species is endemic to the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot and has been recorded from the two localities of the south Indian state of Karnataka, namely, Bhadra and Tunga rivers. They occur in clusters (5-10 individuals) and are seen to be firmly attached to rocks [1,2]. The major threats faced by this species appear to be water pollution and dam construction near to the type localities. Besides, over-harvesting of the fishes that acts as a host for the larvae (Glocidia) of P. dalyi, also makes them highly vulnerable to the risk of extinction [1].

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References

^ 1. Madhyastha, N.A., 2001. Pseudomulleria dalyi (Acostea dalyi): a rare cemented bivalve of Western Ghats. Zoos’ Print Journal, 16, p.573. https://zoosprint.zooreach.org/ZooPrintJournal/2001/August/573.pdf 2. Madhyastha, A. & Bogan, A.E. 2011. Pseudomulleria dalyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T29618A9505342. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T29618A9505342.en. Downloaded on 23 June 2020.

[1] 1. Madhyastha, N.A., 2001. Pseudomulleria dalyi (Acostea dalyi): a rare cemented bivalve of Western Ghats. Zoos’ Print Journal, 16, p.573. https://zoosprint.zooreach.org/ZooPrintJournal/2001/August/573.pdf 2. Madhyastha, A. & Bogan, A.E. 2011. Pseudomulleria dalyi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T29618A9505342. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T29618A9505342.en. Downloaded on 23 June 2020.

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