Potamilus purpuratus, Specimen #653
Description:
One preserved mussel specimen including both the left and right valves. The specimen exhibits an elliptical shape; thick shell; salmon internal coloring; brown external coloring; no external sculpturing. Collected in the Trinity basin. The specimen measures between 100 - 120 mm in length and was assessed to be live when collected.
Date:
October 22, 1970
Creator:
Britton, Joseph
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Partner:
Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum