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Blue Mussel

Mytilus edulis

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Black shell with a blue tint.

Habitat:

Seashore

Notes:

Found on the beach.

Reference Links:

Blue mussel, Alfred-Wegener-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforschung (AWI) Blue Mussels

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Thanks Fran! I thought it might be that species but I really don't know much about clams and mussels and I don't have a very good field guide either. ;-)

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PublishedApril 30, 2013

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