genus of edible saltwater mussels From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mytilus is a common genus of medium to large-sized marine mussels. They are bivalve molluscs of the family Mytilidae.[1] Mussels are edible, and are used in various stews and soups. In life, they are attached to the substrate (rocks etc) by byssus threads.
Mytilus Temporal range: | |
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Mytilus edulis in the intertidal zone in Cornwall, England | |
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Subclass: | Pteriomorphia |
Order: | Mytiloida |
Family: | Mytilidae |
Genus: | Mytilus Linnaeus, 1798 |
Species within the genus Mytilus include:
Mytilus mussels are widely used as food. In California they were eaten by coastal Native American people for almost 12,000 years.[2]
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