Freshwater pearl mussel Freshwater pearl mussel The freshwater pearl mussel ("Margaritifera margaritifera") is an endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Margaritiferidae. Although the name "freshwater pearl mussel" is often used for this species, other freshwater mussel species can also create pearls and some can also be used as a source of mother of pearl. In fact, most cultured pearls today come from "Hyriopsis" species in Asia, or "Amblema" species in North America, both members of the related family Unionidae; pearls are also found within species in the genus "Unio". The interior of the shell of "Margaritifera margaritifera"
Pearl Thompson Thompson is also featured on the album "Callus" by Gonjasufi, released in August 2016. Thompson is noted for being reclusive and private about his personal life, and is primarily now dedicated to painting. Pearl Thompson Pearl Thompson (born Paul Stephen Thompson on 8 November 1957 in Surrey), previously known as Porl Thompson, is an English musician best known for being a member of The Cure. Though friends had long used the name "Pearl", Thompson legally changed his first name to the female name "Pearl" in 2015. Thompson was part of the original lineup of The Cure (then known as Easy