mussel

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Supriyanto, 32, is a green mussel trader and once bought from local fishermen who harvested the shellfish offshore.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

On Wednesday, they served a mussel dish with garlic confit and serrano chili developed by his breakfast sous chef.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Golden mussel takeovers in other countries have shown that the species can grow in clumps or colonies containing as many as 80,000 to 200,000 organisms per square meter.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2024

In an obituary, Mr Allan noted his friend was able to discern from the size and shape of the mussel if it contained a pearl.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

And as the dinghy rocks in the growing current, I see the rope holding it to the pole begin to fray against a cluster of sharp mussel shells.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman