Lateral Mussel
Musculus lateralis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–109 m
- Max size: 1.2 cm
A tiny mussel barely a centimetre long, it lives anchored by fine byssal threads in estuaries where fresh and salt water meet. It often grows attached to other animals and surfaces, riding along as a quiet hitchhiker of the muddy bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Musculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420707.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lateral Mussel live?
- The Lateral Mussel (Musculus lateralis) is typically found at 0–109 m.
- How big does the Lateral Mussel get?
- The Lateral Mussel grows to about 1.2 cm.