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a shell fish, first cousin to an oyster, some are salt water some are fresh water.
A bi-valve mollusc.
A bivalve. Mussels cling to rocks or solid foundations. Usually dark brown or black, but some in the Philippines are green in colour.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA mussel is a tipe of clam but it's a bit bigger than a regular clam.
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∙ 9y agoMussels are an important food for marine life. They are also an important source of income for the fishing industry.
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∙ 15y agoYes, mussels are considered shellfish.
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∙ 15y agomussels are a type of shell fish
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Where do mussels live?
They live in Freshwater. (Freshwater Mussels.) They can also live in Saltwater. (Saltwater Mussels.) Mussels are kind of like a clam, not to be mixed up with muscles.
What kind of leaves mussels eat?
Mussels are shellfish, not rabbits. I would suggest not feeding mussels leaves.
What is the difference between freshwater mussels and saltwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels live in rivers, while saltwater mussels live in oceans. Even though it is mussels, it differs a lot. Freshwater mussel and saltwater mussels hunt different things, because they live in different places.
Do zebra mussels camouflage?
Zebra mussels have stripes.
Why are mussels in danger?
Bears can inhale freshwater mussels when they want.
What is the collective noun for mussels?
The collective noun is a bed of mussels.
What has the author G Thomas Watters written?
G. Thomas Watters has written: 'A guide to the freshwater mussels of Ohio' -- subject(s): Freshwater mussels, Identification, Mussels 'The freshwater mussels of Ohio' -- subject(s): Identification, Margaritiferidae, Freshwater mussels, Unionidae
Are blue mussels cold blooded?
blue mussels are cold blooded
Do mussels feel pain?
No, mussels have no brain, as with all bivalves.
What family is a mussel in?
Zebra mussels belong to the family Dreissenidae. These are freshwater bivalve mollusks. Despite their name, zebra mussels are not true mussels.
Why are mussels not found on sandy seashores?
Mussels are not found on sandy seashores because they are not readily supported in this environment. Mussels need to be in water to survive.
Why are mussels disappearing?
Sometimes the mussels predetor could make the mussel species drop down
