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Mytilus trossulus
Best found at Starrigavan Bay +
Class Bivalvia +
Common name is Pacific Blue Mussel  +
Documentation requested false  +
Family Mytilidae +
Genus Mytilus +
Is Documented by MRG Sitka  +
Order Mytiloida +
Origination status is Native +
Phylum Mollusca +
Scientific name is Mytilus trossulus  +
SpecificEpithet trossulus  +
Summary This species looks a lot like [[Mytilus zoThis species looks a lot like [[Mytilus zonarius|California mussel (''Mytilus zonarius'')]], but has a thinner shell, lives in calmer, more sedimentation-prone areas, and generally doesn't exceed finger length. As for distinction between this species and exotic species such as ''M. edulis'' and ''M. galloprovincialis'', it is essentially impossible. Look out for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) when consuming this tasty bivalve. Especially in calm areas such as harbors and bays, this mussel tends to have threads running between individuals, and the shells may be quite thin and pale.and the shells may be quite thin and pale.  +
Synonyms include Mytilus edulis declivis  + , Mytilus ficus  +
TaxonRank species  +
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Categories Marine Invertebrate  + , Species  +
Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. 25 July 2013 09:43:20  +
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File:Mytilus trossulus.JPG + , File:Mytulus trossulus Jamestown Bay Sitka.jpg + FileTags
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