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The eastern lampmussel is a medium-to-large-sized mussel, averaging around 3.9 in (9.9 cm) in length and rarely exceeding 5 in (13 cm). The shell is slightly ovate and elliptical. The valves, when looked at in cross-section, are moderately inflated. The bottom of the back of the
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is G5, representing a secure status. It is a very stable species, however, as it can survive in many different conditions and uses a wide variety of fish species for reproduction. The mussel is at risk of being extirpated in states south of
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of juveniles is usually yellow-green, while in adults it is green-brown, yellow-brown, or brown-black. Dark green lines cover the whole shell, extending outwards. The inside of the shell is usually a white, blue-white, pink, or
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397:References
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