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    Gray, speckled, translucent gelatinous blob cut in half to show structure

    Bryozoans (Moss Animals)

    Freshwater species in the phylum Bryozoa
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    Caddisfly Larvae

    Various species in the order Trichoptera
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    Bivalve molluscs in order Unionoida
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    Over 20 Missouri species in former subclass Prosobranchia
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    Various species in the genus Hydra
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    Over 30 Missouri species in former subclass Pulmonata
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    Gyraulus, Helisoma, Menetus, Micromenetus, Planorbula spp.
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