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 elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.

2024年10月16日 · There are many kinds of mussels, both freshwater and saltwater, but the variety that is most likely to land on your plate is the blue mussel. Also known as edible mussels, these creatures...

2024年4月25日 · This is how mussels can move long distances in the river, they need gills to transform into mussels and disperse to new habitats! Why are mussels important? What role do they serve in an aquatic ecosystem?

What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater mussels? Freshwater mussels live in non-saline waters and have thicker shells, while saltwater mussels inhabit the ocean or brackish waters and have thinner, smoother shells.

Mussels are very popular as food and are quite nutritious as well. They’re low in sodium and saturated fat and a good source of Vitamins B and C, Omega 3 fatty acids and minerals like iron, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.

2021年9月16日 · Mussels cling to various solid underwater surfaces using a proteinaceous thread, called the byssus, which is central to their ecology, physiology, and evolution. Mussels cluster using their byssi to form “mussel beds,” thereby increasing their biomass per unit of habitat area, and also creating habitats for other organisms.

2012年8月27日 · One obvious difference between freshwater and marine mussels is that freshwater mussels live in freshwater streams, rivers, ponds and lakes while marine mussels live in salt water oceans and bays. There is a higher diversity of freshwater mussel species in New Jersey (12 native species) than marine species (~ 3) and most of the freshwater ...

Salt water clams have wide, circular, light colored shells and live in the sand or mud. Salt water mussels have long, oval shells that are usually dark and live attached (from the back of the shell) to projections in the water such as rocks, boats, docks. Freshwater mussels attach to things when young but then move around, albeit not much.

The marine mussel, and in particular, the common “blue” mussel, is a mollusk that lives in saltwater and may be harvested for food. Both cultivated and wild varieties exist. Mussels are a nutritious seafood offering a variety of vitamins and minerals. Prepare mussels quickly and easily by steaming them in a liquid of your choice.

2019年11月22日 · There are many different types of mussels around the world. A mussel is much like a clam; it lives in a shell and thrives in salt or fresh water rivers, streams, tidal water and lakes. Various mussel species are also favorite dish among shellfish lovers as well as a hated pest in lakes and rivers.