Westralunio [SEP] parent taxon
Westralunio
Westralunio is a genus of freshwater mussels in the family Hyriidae.
There are 3 species:
- "Westralunio albertisi" Clench, 1957
- "Westralunio carteri" Iredale, 1934 – Carter's freshwater mussel
- "Westralunio flyensis" (Tapparone-Canefri, 1883)
develop into their adult form.
Post-larval growth.
Juvenile "Westralunio carteri" are the same size as glochidia immediately after detachment from their host, but grow rapidly and develop for several years thereafter. "Westralunio carteri" reaches sexual maturity at a size of 25–30 mm long at 2–3 years of age. Growth slows as they age and the maximum recorded size for the species is 101 mm long, but are typically less than 90 mm long. Age-at-length and growth rates are