Brook Floater vs

Alasmidonta varicosa compared with Lysobacter concretionis

Key Differences

• Brook Floater is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brook Floater
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)	Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order	Unionida (Unionida)	Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)
Family	Unionidae	Xanthomonadaceae
Genus	Alasmidonta	Lysobacter
Species	Alasmidonta varicosa	Lysobacter concretionis

Conservation Status

Brook Floater

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brook Floater
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brook Floater

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Brook Floater

The Brook Floater (Alasmidonta varicosa) is a species in the genus Alasmidonta. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Lysobacter concretionis is a gliding, Gram-negative bacterium notable for its production of lytic enzymes capable of degrading other microorganisms. It has been isolated from soil and sediment environments with high organic content. This predatory bacterium feeds by lysing other bacteria and fungi, releasing their cellular contents.