Mussel (/ ˈmʌsəl /) is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is …

4 天之前 · mussel, any of numerous bivalve mollusks belonging to the marine family Mytilidae and to the freshwater family Unionidae. Worldwide in distribution, they are most common in cool …

2021年9月16日 · Mussels are a group of bivalves that includes the dominant species of shallow-sea, freshwater, and deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems. Mussels cling to various solid …

There are many different species of mussels. Mussels are found in ocean areas around the world, including the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and the Mediterranean Sea. Although you might not …

Mussels are filter feeders, meaning they filter small food particles from the water. They use their gills to filter out phytoplankton, algae, and small detritus particles. Some species are also able …

Freshwater mussels, also known as clams, are unique animals. Mussels have two hard, external shells and soft tissue inside. They also have only one foot! The movement of mussels is …

Mussel is the common term for members of several families of freshwater and marine bivalve mollusks. This is not a precise grouping, as these families range through three of the five …

Unionid freshwater mussels (hereafter mussels) are a fascinating group of aquatic animals that evolved from marine mollusks over 400 million years ago. Mussels due to their cryptic …

2025年4月4日 · One of the most endangered animals in the world, freshwater mussels are threatened by pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. But in the …

2019年11月22日 · Mussels are a shellfish, commonly found in seafood dishes and distinctive for their oblong shell shape. They comprise several groups of clams. Mussels can be found in …