| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / HeelsplitterCreek
CLAM & MUSSEL GALLERY Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Creek Heelsplitter
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| Scientific Name: | Lasmigona compressa
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| Length & Habitat: | Up to 4 Inches / Creeks & Headwaters of Small & Medium Rivers in Fine Gravel or Sand
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| Comment: | Uncommon. Elongated, thin and compressed shell becoming dark green to brown with age.
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