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Sheepnose Mussel

Sheepnose mussel (Plethobasus cyphyus), a rare freshwater mussel from Tennessee River in Colbert County.

A sheepnose freshwater mussel in a person's hand

Courtesy of Jeff Garner

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Freshwater Mussels in Alabama

Freshwater Mussels in Alabama

A sheepnose freshwater mussel in a person's hand

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