Freshwater Mussels Of Texas

Download or read book Freshwater Mussels of Texas written by Robert G. Howells and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Species. Freshwater mussels are the most rapidly declining group of animals in North America. This guide represents a first-ofits-kind reference to assist both biologists and naturalists in the identification and study of freshwater mussels. Freshwater Mussels of Texas contains 224 pages with 226 black and white photographs, 144 color photographs and 79 line drawings covering all 52 species found in Texas waters. Introductory sections cover basic anatomy, reproduction.