Nasal speculum inserted into a Eastern lampmussel

Photo By/Credit

Patterson, Matthew/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
06/18/2014
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
A nasal speculum being inserted along the anterior-ventral margin of the Eastern lampmussel (Lampsilis radiata). The blades of the speculum have been shaved down to make insertion between the shells easier. Photo: Matthew Patterson, USFWS.
Species
Lampsilis radiata
Subject tags
Work of the Service
Science
Rivers and streams
Restoration
Research
Freshwater mussels
Ecosystem recovery