Potamilus purpuratus, Specimen #717
Description:
One preserved mussel specimen including both the left and right valves. The specimen exhibits a rhomboidal shape; thick shell; pink internal coloring; brown external coloring; no external sculpturing. Collected in the Brazos basin. The specimen measures between 60 - 100 mm in length and was assessed to be live when collected.
Date:
July 20, 1974
Creator:
Britton, Joseph
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Partner:
Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum