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The blue mussel shell, scientifically known as Mytilus edulis, is the hard, protective outer layer of the blue mussel, a bivalve mollusk found in coastal environments. These shells are characterized by their elongated, asymmetrical shape and smooth surface, which range in color from a dark blue to a purplishblack on the outer shell, while the interior is typically iridescent white. Blue mussels adhere to surfaces using byssal threads, which they secrete to anchor themselves to rocks, docks, and other substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones. These shells have been used by humans for centuri

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Creatorscotdiver
CategoryAnimals
FormatsUSDZ
AnimatedNo
Updated2024-09-10
LicenceCC BY 4.0

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“Blue Mussel Shell” by scotdiver is published under CC BY 4.0.

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