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Genus Obovaria

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Obovaria

Obovaria retusa (Ring Pink)
The interior of the ring pink mussel shell illustrates its common name with pink or purple nacre surround by a band of white nacre. The pseudocardinal teeth are large and serrated. The lateral teeth are short, serrated, and lsightly curved. The beak cavity is deep.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 677037

<b><i>Obovaria retusa</i> (Ring Pink)</b>

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Obovaria

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