Running Head: FLORIDA'S INVERTEBRATES                        1
FLORIDA'S INVERTEBRATES        2
BIOLOGY
DISCUSSION 7: FLORIDA'S INVERTEBRATES
Table of Contents
An Invertebrate Endemic to Florida— The Freshwater Mussels - Chipola slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis), its Habitat and Food Habits    3
Impact on Local Ecosystem and Current Survival Status    3
Reason for It Being My Favorite    4
Picture of the Invertebrate    4
References    5
An Invertebrate Endemic to Florida— The Freshwater Mussels - Chipola slabshell (Elliptio chipolaensis), its Habitat and Food Habits
In all of Florida, several native invertebrate species have been found. The unusual biodiversity of Florida has contributed to populations of invertebrates having small ranges, habitats, or relationships with Invertebrates (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Commission, 2020).
Chipola slabshell is a midsize freshwater mussel that can exceed a length of 3.5 inches that is around 8 centimeters. With a sandy and silt base, the Chipola...