Mussel Anatomy

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“Longitudinal Section through a Fresh-water Mussel. a, edge of mantle; b, foot, with position of ganglion indicated; c, gills; d, mouth; e, tentacles or palps; f, posterior adductor muscle; g, anterior adductor; h, head-ganglion; i, ventricle of heart; j, auricle of heart; k, rectum; l, kidney; m, exhalent aperture; n, inhalent aperture.” -Vaughan, 1906

Keywords

shell, Bivalve, mollusk, mollusc, parts, mussel anatomy

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Clams and Other Bivalves

Source

L. Brent Vaughan Hill's Practical Reference Library of General Knowledge (New York, NY: Dixon, Hanson & Company, 1906)

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