Potamilus purpuratus, Specimen #582
Description:
One preserved mussel specimen including the right valve only. The specimen exhibits a rhomboidal shape; thick shell; white internal coloring; dark 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 long dead when collected.
Date:
October 24, 1973
Creator:
Pettit, J.
Partner:
Elm Fork Natural Heritage Museum