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Genus Villosa

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Villosa

Villosa lienosa (Little Spectaclecase)
The interior of the little spectaclecase mussel shell has posteriorly iridescent white or bluish white nacre tinged with salmon. The pseudocardinal teeth are rather small. The lateral teeth are elongate, thin, and straight.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 679212

<b><i>Villosa lienosa</i> (Little Spectaclecase)</b>

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Villosa

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