Hello Valerie,

Karen Couch, who is the best authority on unionids I personally know, gave
me the same ID for your shell as Harry did below.  Just wanted to let you
know.

Best,

Monika
San Diego, CA




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Dear Valerie,

It appears to be the Ebonyshell, Fusconaia ebena (I. Lea, 1831).  The deep
cavity under the pseudocardinal teeth is said to be diagnostic, and I think
I can see that feature.

I take it you don't know the locality where it was collected.

Harry


At 01:40 PM 2/16/01 -0800, you wrote:
Dear Conchers,
            Can anyone help me out and I.D. the shell at the following URL
http://www.bctropicalshells.com/shell/shell-help-id.htm
I think I have narrowed it down to one of two shells but further assistance
is required, so I decided to come to the smartest group I know.
I bet Paul M. can tell me what it is.

Regards to all

Valerie Sharpe
Vancouver
B.C. Canada


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