Unio tumidus Retzius, 1788
Swollen River Mussel
Unio tumidusRetzius, 1788 - Swollen River Mussel, Shell - inner surface - white background

Image 0003: Shell - inner surface - white background (2)

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Specimen prep Dead shells - moistened
Background white background
Image post-processing Enhanced contrast to show muscle scars
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR with Tamron SP AF Di 90mm Macro 1:1 lens
Focus distance 0.45m
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P102618
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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