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

Temporary Placement

Class Bivalvia : Temporary Placement

Simpsonaias ambigua (Salamander Mussel)
The interior of the salamander mussel shell has posteroirly iridescent bluish white nacre, sometimes tinged with salmon near the beaks. The pseudocardinal teeth are very small and low. There are no lateral teeth. The beak cavity is shallow.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 680369

<b><i>Simpsonaias ambigua</i> (Salamander Mussel)</b>

Class Bivalvia : Temporary Placement

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