mussel

Example Sentences

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The rocks are densely covered by Bathymodiolus mussels, tube worms, shrimp, amphipods, and vivid purple sea cucumbers.

From Science Daily

On rafts and canoes made from the thick tule reeds, Yokut hunters fished for salmon, perch and sturgeon while the women waded far into the waters to dig for clams and mussels.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Western ridged mussel is one such species, battling for existence in rivers subject to pollution, warming climates and invasive species,” Olden said.

From Seattle Times

Rising sea temperatures, combined with increased plastic pollution, may also confuse the breeding cycles of blue mussels and affect reproduction rates, the study found.

From BBC

An estimated 1 billion small sea creatures — including mussels, clams and snails — died during that heat wave, according to marine biologists.

From Washington Post