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[[Image:yellow.GIF|left|thumb|250px|Austin Adams]]YELLOW SANDSHELL. Mussel. Typically found in clean swept sandy areas in the main channel, this species of mussel grows to an adult length of from 4.5 to 6 inches. Historically it was widespread, but has declined enough to be labeled rare. Host fish for the young include the alligator gar and the longnose gar. | [[Image:yellow.GIF|left|thumb|250px|Austin Adams]]YELLOW SANDSHELL. Mussel. Typically found in clean swept sandy areas in the main channel, this species of mussel grows to an adult length of from 4.5 to 6 inches. Historically it was widespread, but has declined enough to be labeled rare. Host fish for the young include the alligator gar and the longnose gar. | ||
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YELLOW SANDSHELL. Mussel. Typically found in clean swept sandy areas in the main channel, this species of mussel grows to an adult length of from 4.5 to 6 inches. Historically it was widespread, but has declined enough to be labeled rare. Host fish for the young include the alligator gar and the longnose gar.