Unio tumidus Retzius, 1788
Swollen River Mussel

Unio tumidusRetzius, 1788 - Swollen River Mussel, Shell pair - open to show outer surfaces - white background

Image 0006: Shell pair - open to show outer surfaces - white background

Shows left valve uppermost
Also shows Byssus of Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) on lower valve

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Magnification  standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Specimen prep Dead shells - moistened
Background white background
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR with Tamron SP AF Di 90mm Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:5
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P102613
Found as Dead shell
Date 31 Mar 2012
OS grid ref SU67
Lat/Lon 51° 30' N, 1° 10' W
Location Berks, VC22, England
Voucher 31 Mar 2012[A]
Record summary Dead shells found beside fishing lake
Return to Record page Unio tumidus on 31 Mar 2012 at SU67 in Berks
Return to Taxon page Unio tumidus
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