This is a demonstration of the ISM freshwater mussel image gallery.
Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Fusconaia
Fusconia ebena (Eboonyshell)
The interior of the ebonyshell mussel shell has posteriorly iridescent pearly white nacre. The pseudocardinal teeth are very well developed. Lateral teeth are curved and serrated. The beak cavity is very deep. Notice the heaviness of the shell.
Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Robert Warren
ISM Accession #: 675167
Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Fusconaia
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