| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / Slippershell
CLAM & MUSSEL GALLERY Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Slippershell Mussel
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| Scientific Name: | Alasmidonta viridis
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| Length & Habitat: | Up to 1.5 Inches / Creeks & Headwaters in Sand, Mud or Fine Gravel
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| Comment: | Endangered in Illinois. Slightly rectangular shell with wavy green rays.
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