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Publication Gould (1862): summary

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Gould, A.A. 1862. Atlas. Mollusca and Shells. United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1841, 1942 12.

Attributed Nominal Species

Unio profugus Gould, 1850 = Alathyria profuga

Gould, 1850. Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 3: 295.
Gould, 1852. U.S. Explor. Exped. 12: 429.
Gould, 1862. U.S. Explor. Exped. 12: pl. 28, figs. 543-543b.
Type(s): HOLOTYPE USNM_5928, Hunter’s R. N.S.Wales.