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Bivalve Shells

Nuttall's Lucine
Jean Allsopp

Nuttall's Lucine

About 35 species of the lucine family inhabit North American waters. The white shells range from fractions of an inch to 5 inches long. A white interior is marked by an elongated muscle scar at the front end and a second rounded scar at the rear. The hinge area has two teeth in each valve.

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