Swan Mussel Anodonta cygnea. In an aquarium, with partial extension of 'foot'. Caught in a pond dipping net. Norfolk, England.

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Swan Mussel (Anodonta cygnea). Showing extended 'foot' protruding between the two symmetrical open shells. Temporarily held in an aquarium, whist pond dipping.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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