How big does the Foolish Mussel get?

The Foolish Mussel grows to about 9 cm.

Foolish Mussel

Mytilus trossulus

Group: Other
Max size: 9 cm

A mussel of sheltered northern shores, it ties itself down with tough threads and clusters in dense beds on rock. It feeds by filtering plankton from the water and grows to around nine centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Mytilus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140482.

FAQ

How big does the Foolish Mussel get?: The Foolish Mussel grows to about 9 cm.