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Color Rays
Alasmidonta heterodondwarf wedgemussel
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Leptodea ochraceatidewater mucket
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Color rays when present may be valuable for identification. The arrangement and width of the rays is a diagnostic character for several species in our area. |
Alasmidonta undulatatriangle floater
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Lampsilis radiataeastern lampmussel
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The color rays are the darker green stripes or bands that are highlighted against the lighter yellow- green of the periostracum. |