Sphaerium lacustre (O. F. Müller, 1774), (lake orb mussel, capped orb mussel)


14 Jun 1996 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Found asLiving animal
Date14 June 1996
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher14 Jun 1996[N]
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Notes:

With two pink syphons.

Umbos with cap-like embryonic shell.

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