Amblema plicata, Specimen #137
Description:
One preserved mussel specimen including both the left and right valves. The specimen exhibits a quadrate shape; thick shell; single looped beak sculpturing; white internal coloring; black external coloring; external sculpturing in the form of ridges. Collected in the Brazos basin. The specimen measures between 60 - 100 mm in length and was assessed to be live when collected.
Date:
September 25, 1979
Creator:
Golightly, C. & Kosinski, Robert
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Partner:
Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum