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Species record
Blue Mussel
Mytilus edulis
Explore the Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.
Summary
The Blue Mussel is a bivalve mollusk of temperate European and North American coasts. It attaches to rocks and other surfaces with tough byssal threads and filter-feeds suspended particles from seawater. Dense mussel beds create habitat for other organisms and improve water clarity, while the species also supports aquaculture and coastal fisheries.
Classification in this archive
Animals › Mollusca › Bivalves › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Mytilus
Habitat and distribution
- Regions in this record
- Europe, North America
Demonstration note
[DEMO] Blue mussels anchor themselves with strong protein threads called byssus.