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Mussels can grow to various sizes depending on the species, but most commonly, they reach lengths of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) within a few years. Some larger species, like the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), can grow up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) under optimal conditions. Growth rates can be influenced by factors such as water temperature, food availability, and habitat.
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How do zebra mussel grow?
yes alot.
Do barnacles grow on wooden boats?
Barnacles grow on wooden, fibreglass and steel boats. They grow on rocks sometimes. They grow on mussel shells, and on branches/ logs that have been floating in the sea a long time.
Can dead blue mussel shells grow?
No, dead blue mussel shells cannot grow. Growth in mussels occurs only when they are alive, as they obtain nutrients from their environment to build and expand their shells. Once a blue mussel dies, its biological processes cease, and the shell remains in its last formed state without any further growth.
What is the size of a mussel?
A mussel can vary in size depending on the species, but on average they are around 2-6 inches long.
What is a freshwater mussel called?
A freshwater mussel is also called a unionid mussel or naiad.
Why drying mussel last longer?
Drying meat and seafood makes it harder for harmful bacteria to grow.
What is a bearded mussel?
A bearded mussel is a mussel found off the coasts of Britain, Latin name Modiolus barbatus, also known as the horse mussel or the horse-bearded mussel.
How long does mussel live?
5-10 years
How are zebra mussel born?
A mother zebra mussel pushes out an egg that grows into a another zebra mussel.
Mussel its high in cholesterol?
Yes, mussel is high in cholesterol. In 3 oz of mussel there is 48 mg of cholesterol.
Example of How can you write a sentence with the word mussel?
The mussel is a bivalve mollusk. When the tide rushes in, that mussel will clam up.
How do you tell the sex of a mussel?
Having researched the internet the only information I have been able to find is that because females grow faster than males, both the shell and mussel size then on this basis alone you have an 80% chance of correctly estimating the sex.
