Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Center at NC State University

Lampsilis mantle lures

Mussels in the genus Lampsilis have modified mantles that mimic prey items to attract a predatory host.

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Lampsilis cariosa

Deep River, NC (Cape Fear)

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Lampsilis cariosa lure variants

Deep River, NC (Cape Fear)

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Lampsilis fasciola

Little Tennessee River, NC