Mussel shell

Mussels are one of the most common bivalve species of small marine or river molluscs. They have been harvested and eaten since ancient times. Archaeological excavations have revealed that mussels have been consumed on seashores since the Stone Age. The Ancient Roman chronicles say that when the number of mussels began to decrease drastically, people

As long as there is an R in the month - Mussels are in season. (from May to August they're breeding, and not only are they rattly i.e. losin...

Pola Minerals | Black Mussel shell

Blue mussel shell in watercolour.

Temperature, salinity and food supply are key influences on the shape of common blue mussels (Mytilus spp.), reveals a new study involving scientists from British Antarctic Survey. The research is published this week (12th February 2018) in the journal Scientific Reports.

PotD: January 11, 2017 Title: Mussel Photographer: Sebastian Colibar — “Experiment with dramatic lighting of a mussel. I used a optical spot coming from above and behind the subject, a small softbox to camera right and a white card as a front fill.” Canon 6D 100mm · f/11.0 · 1/160s · ISO 200 #fstoppers #PotD #Food #mussel #opticalspot #canon #canon6d #100mm #SebastianColibar Learn how to be featured at fstoppers.com/potd-selection