Potamilus alatus
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Potamilus alatus

TitlePotamilus alatus
ArtistB. Shimek
DateJul 1935 20th century
MediumDry
OriginWabash River, Near New Harmony, Posey County, Indiana, United States Wabash River
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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