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North Carolina Mussel Atlas Page 2 of 2 <br />Subbasin), Granville Co. (Aarons Gr. Subbasin). NOTE: All <br />headwater areas that flow into these occupied habitafs should <br />receive special management. <br />Habitat Preferences <br />This species has been taken from silt, sand, gravel, and mixed <br />substrates. Throughout its range it has been found from headwater <br />streams to large rivers and lakes to a depth of 4 meters (Gordon and <br />Layzer 1989). <br />Life History <br />This species is a long term brooder with gravid females being found <br />throughout the year (Gordon and Layzer 1989). Hermaphroditic <br />creepers have occasionally been found (van der Schalie 1970).' Ellis <br />and Keirn (1918) identified the green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) as <br />one fish host, and Baker (1928) identified the creek chub (Semotilus <br />atromaculatus) and tFte la.rgernouth bass (Micropferus salmoides) as <br />other fish hosts. <br />Return to Top of Page <br />Return to Species List <br />Return to Mussel Atlas home;pa~e <br />http://www.ncwildlife.org1pg07_wildlifespeciescon/pg'T61 a 1 _20.htm 1 /6/2009 <br />