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Legal Action Demands Habitat Protection for Endangered Texas Hornshell Mussel

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A lawsuit has been initiated by the Center for Biological Diversity against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, claiming negligence in protecting the endangered Texas Hornshell Mussel found in the Rio Grande. The lawsuit highlights the urgency of designating critical habitats to ensure the survival of this species. The Texas Hornshell Mussel is crucial for the ecosystem, and its decline could impact local biodiversity. This legal action underscores the ongoing struggles to protect endangered species and their habitats in the region.

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