Question 1

Is “Elliptio complanata” in the public domain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. “Elliptio complanata” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

Question 2

Who created “Elliptio complanata”?

Accepted Answer

Dr. E. A. Mearns.

Question 3

Where is “Elliptio complanata” from?

Accepted Answer

It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access and is free to reuse under CC0.

Question 4

Can I use “Elliptio complanata” commercially for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Elliptio complanata
Artist	Dr. E. A. Mearns
Medium	Dry
Origin	Potomac River, Great Falls, Virginia, United States Potomac River
Holding institution	Smithsonian Open Access
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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