Genus Potamilus
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Paleoheterodonta
: Genus Potamilus
Potamilus ohiensis (Pink Papershell)
The interior of the pink papershell mussel has light purple to pink nacre that is very iridescent. The beak cavity is shallow. The pseudocardinal teeth elongate, thin, and roughened. The lateral teeth are long and thin.
Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 676430
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Paleoheterodonta
: Genus Potamilus
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