Genus Pleurobema
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Paleoheterodonta
: Genus Pleurobema
Pleurobema clava (Clubshell)
The interior of the clubshell mussel shell has pearly white nacre that is iridescent on the posterior side. The pseudocardinal teeth are small but well-developed. The lateral teeth are long and straight or slightly curved. The beak cavity is relatively deep.
Collection of the Illinois State Museum, photograph by Karen Little
ISM Accession #: 679769
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Paleoheterodonta
: Genus Pleurobema
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