Discordant Mussel
Musculus discors
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–237 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
A small mussel that nestles into agglutinated sand and anchors among tunicate and seaweed debris, it ranges from a few metres deep down past two hundred. Growing to about six centimetres, it draws plankton from the water through its gills.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Musculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140472.
FAQ
- How deep does the Discordant Mussel live?
- The Discordant Mussel (Musculus discors) is typically found at 5–237 m.
- How big does the Discordant Mussel get?
- The Discordant Mussel grows to about 5.5 cm.