Tuesday, September 11, 2007

BLUE MUSSEL SHELL "Mytilus edulis" 8x8" (SOLD)

PURCHASED BY COLLECTOR FROM GREENCASTLE, INDIANA
This is among the most common and widespread marine bivalves. It has been widely used as food for centuries, especially in Europe, where it is raised commercially in marine "farms." According to Rachel Carson, it is a "virtually untapped shellfish resource."


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