INHS Mollusk Collection
The Illinois Natural History Survey Mollusk Collection houses more than 555,000 specimens from over 135 countries, making it one of the most geographically wide-ranging mollusk collections in North America.
The collection is especially strong in freshwater mussels (Unionoida), Midwestern freshwater and terrestrial snails, and cone shells (Conoidea), with additional holdings from the Southeastern U.S., Central America, and South America.
Learn more about the history, scope, and research value of our collection on our About page.