Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Mapleleaf
Quadrula quadrula
A silent guardian of our waterways, the Mapleleaf mussel is a master of filtration with a shell that looks like a pie...
Mussels
Rock-pocketbook
Arcidens confragosus
With a shell that looks like hand-carved stone, the Rock-pocketbook is a hidden architect of our river systems. This ...
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