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Publication Marsh (1891): summary

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Marsh, W.A. 1891. Description of two new species of Unio, from Arkansas. Nautilus 5(1): 1-2. Available electronically.

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Unio pilsbryi Marsh, 1891 = Amblema plicata

Marsh, 1891. Nautilus 5(1): 1.
Pilsbry, 1892. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. 44: 131, pl. 8, figs. 7-8.
Pilsbry, 1893. Nautilus 7(1): pl. 1, figs. 7-8.
Type(s): HOLOTYPE ANSP_41589, Little Red River, Ark.

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Unio pleasii Marsh, 1891 = Venustaconcha pleasii

Marsh, 1891. The Observer 2: ??.
Marsh, 1891. Nautilus 5(1): 2.
Type(s): LECTOTYPE ANSP_56480, Little Red River, Ark.

 
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