Genus Alasmidonta
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Paleoheterodonta
: Genus Alasmidonta
Alasmidonta viridis (Slippershell)
The interior of the slippershell mussel has white nacre, iridescent toward the posterior end. The pseudocardinal teeth are triangular. Lateral teeth appear only as a swelling. The beak cavity is moderately deep.
Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 673282
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Paleoheterodonta
: Genus Alasmidonta
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