Name
Mytilus
mussel
Framing
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Subclass: Pteriomorphia
Genus: Mytilus
Habitat
Marine. Benthic on hard bottoms, also on floating objects.
Feeding
Sesil. Suspensivorous, filter-feeding. Attaches to the substrate by the byssus.
Distribution
Widely distributed all over the world, cultivated in numerous locations
Conservation status
Not threatened
Additional information
Triangular, elongated shell, with rounded rear end and pointed front end.
Additional information
Bibliography
- Doneddu, M. &Trainito E. (2005). Conchiglie del Mediterraneo. Guida al riconoscimento dei moluschi conchigliati. Il Castello. 256 pp.
- Gofas S., Moreno D. y Salas C. (2011). Moluscos marinos de Andalucía. Volumen II- Málaga: Servicio de Publicaciones e Intercambio Científico, Universidad de Málaga. Disponible en biblioteca UGR.
- Ocaña, A, Sánchez Tocino, L., López González, S, y Viciana Martín, J.F. (2000). Guía Submarina de Invertebrados no Artrópodos. Ed. Comares. Granada. 471 pp. Disponible en biblioteca UGR.
- Poppe, G.T. & Goto Y. (1993). European Seasshells. Vol. II. Verlarg Christa Hemmen.