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Blue Mussel
Mytilus edulis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Mytilida ›Family: Mytilidae ›Genus: Mytilus
About
The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), also known as the common mussel, is a medium-sized edible marine bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae, the mussels. Blue mussels are subject to commercial use and intensive aquaculture. A species with a large range, empty shells are commonly found on beaches around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue Mussel is Mytilus edulis.
- Blue Mussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue Mussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Blue Mussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Blue Mussel belongs to the order Mytilida.
- Blue Mussel belongs to the family Mytilidae.
- Blue Mussel belongs to the genus Mytilus.