Elliptio crassidens
Size: to 6"
Habitat: dug into muddy or sandy bottoms in quiet waters
Notes: Looks like a clam, but it's actually a mussel.
This page lumps together representatives from crustaceans and mollusks. Freshwater typically has lower diversity than the ocean. However, this is just a tiny sample of what may be found.
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Volunteer divers at the aquarium assist with food preparation, cleaning and maintaining work area and exhibits, perform dive demonstrations, and assist aquarists when necessary. Volunteer must be a certified diver age 18 years and older with at least 25 logged dives; 5 in the last 2 years and 2 in the last 12 months. Volunteer must be able to commit to 2 eight-hour work shifts per month ( same day every other week. ) Volunteer applications are available at the information desk.
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