Art,
A great and recently published guide to the region's bivalves (beautiful
illustrations) is:
Strayer, D. L. and K. J. Jirka. 1997. The Pearly Mussels of New York State.
New York State Museum Memoir 25, University of the State of New York, 113 pp.
Cheers,
José
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José H. Leal, Ph.D.
Director, The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Editor, THE NAUTILUS
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