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Mediterranean Mussel
Mytilus galloprovincialis
42.586, 18.2151
Field Notes
Description:
Between 5 and 10 cm in length, grows in clusters, often very large ones. The shell is symmetric, dark brown to black (here covered by other organisms) with very sharp edges.
Habitat:
Native to Mediterranean, this is a common shellfish in Adriatic and Mediterranean sea; observed on all beaches in Dubrovnik riviera, on rocks and rocky bottoms in shallow waters close to shores.
Notes:
This is an edible shellfish, and cultivated in many regions; where it was introduced it is also considered as invasive species.
Reference Links:
Mediterranean mussel - Wikipedia
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PublishedAugust 4, 2018
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