Dynamic Identification for Bivalves Species from the South Florida Area

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Characters
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Character shape

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Equivalve
Inequivalve
Prosogyral
Opisthogyral
Taxodont
Mytiliform
Auriculate
Produced
Prosocline

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Posterior

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Rounded
Pointed

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Sculpture

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None
Radial
Concentric
Cancellate

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Muscle Scars

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Distinct
Light

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Number of teeth in left valve

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Low (0 to 1)
Moderate (2 to 3)
High (4 to multiple)
Irregular

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Number of teeth in right valve

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Low (0 to 1)
Moderate (2 to 3)
High (4 to multiple)
Irregular

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