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lives buried in sand or gravel substrates in large rivers with fast currents. Additionally, this species has been found in reservoirs in the
Tennessee River. This species is a long-term brooder and may be found gravid during any month of the year. Since the primary habitat of this species is the
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Mississippi River basin, the declining conditions of this habitat pose a threat to the existence of this species. The movement of fish hosts to this mussel are blocked by channelization, dams, and dredging that increase siltation in the river. The host fish for
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have a yellowish color on the outside, but some older mussels have a dark brown shell. The inside of the shell is white, and the hinge can sometimes be a dark green color. The sculpture of the beak contains double-looped, fine lines.
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