This is a demonstration of the ISM freshwater mussel image gallery.


Genus Lasmigona

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Lasmigona

Lasmigona compressa (Creek Heelsplitter)
The interior of the creek heelsplitter mussel shell has white to salmon-colored nacre. The pseudocardinal teeth are well developed. The lateral teeth are thin, short, and serrated. The beak cavity is very shallow.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 676129

<b><i>Lasmigona compressa</i> (Creek Heelsplitter)</b>

Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Lasmigona

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