Blue Mussel
Mytilus edulis
Adult blue mussels live tightly attached to rocky shores, docks, and the seabed in cool coastal waters. They feed by pumping water through their bodies and filtering out plankton and organic particles. Their dark, layered shells close firmly against predators and exposure during low tide.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Blue Mussel Larva
- Blue Mussel Juvenile
- Blue Mussel