Endangered salamander mussel rediscovered in Illinois

After nearly 120 years without a confirmed record, INHS researchers Mark Davis and Sarah Douglass documented live salamander mussels in the Sangamon River using a combination of eDNA screening and traditional surveys. Historical data from the INHS Mollusk Collection were critical for understanding the species’ former distribution and guiding modern survey efforts. The rediscovery provides […]

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