This is a demonstration of the ISM freshwater mussel image gallery.
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
Class Bivalvia : Subclass Paleoheterodonta : Genus Obovaria
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