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Genus Obovaria

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Obovaria

Obovaria subrotunda (Round Hickorynut)
The interior of the round hickorynut mussel shell has white nacre that is iridescent near the posterior end. The pseudocardinal teeth are small and serrated. The lateral teeth are somewhat curved, short, and thin. The beak cavity is rather deep.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Accession #: 667019

<b><i>Obovaria subrotunda</i> (Round Hickorynut)</b>

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Obovaria

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