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Genus Dreissena

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Heterodonta : Genus Dreissena

Dreissena polymorpha (Zebra mussel)
The interior of the zebra mussel shell has no lateral teeth. There is a small septum (shelf) at the front end that forms a somewhat deep beak cavity. The nacre is white and semi-polished.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Robert Warren
ISM Accession #: none

<i><b>Dreissena polymorpha</i> (Zebra mussel)</b>

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Heterodonta : Genus Dreissena

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