This scientific monograph provides a comprehensive survey of the freshwater mussel fauna of central and northern Minnesota. The authors describe the various species found in the region and discuss their ecology, distribution, and conservation status. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, this work is an indispensable reference for biologists and naturalists interested in freshwater mussels.

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