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7. Mussels and People
Modern Uses
People (buttons and shell implant for producing cultured pearls)
Historical Uses
Freshwater mussels were used by Native Americans for food, source materials for tools, and ornamental objects.
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"Mussels of the Altamaha River" is a course designed to teach ecological relationships and habitat use patterns using the mussels of the Altamaha River to show the interdependence of species for reproduction, transportation, and food. Objectives include discussion of the interdependence of all life within a watershed.
Produced under a grant by Georgia DNR Non Game Wildlife Programs by the Glynn Environmental Coalition.
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P. O. Box 2443