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Creeper Bivalve Shell Half of the shell of a creeper, a species of freshwater muscle. They are relatively common throughout the river systems on which I spend a lot of time in the warmer months. This shell was found on the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Geotagged,Shell,Strophitus undulatus,United States,freshwater muscle Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Creeper Bivalve Shell

Half of the shell of a creeper, a species of freshwater muscle. They are relatively common throughout the river systems on which I spend a lot of time in the warmer months. This shell was found on the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

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The Creeper

"Strophitus undulatus" is a species of mussel in the Unionidae, the river mussels. It is native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States. Its common names include creeper, squawfoot, sloughfoot, and strange floater.

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Similar species: Freshwater Mussels
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Uploaded Jan 7, 2014. Captured Sep 24, 2011 18:36 in 3243 Whiting Road, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
  • f/3.2
  • 1/20s
  • ISO80
  • 5.9mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.