Anodonta anatina (Linnaeus, 1758), (duck mussel)


28 Dec 1983 at OSGR: SU18 in North Wilts, England

Record SummaryDead shells found stranded on mud when water drawn down for maintenance
Found asDead shell
Date28 December 1983
Habitat featureLake
OS grid refOSGR: SU18
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 40’ W
Vice CountyNorth Wilts, VC no: 7
CountryEngland
Voucher28 Dec 1983[V]
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Notes: Fused scars of posterior retractor-pedis and posterior adductor.

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