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

Both a freshwater and brackish species, the golden mussel can tolerate wide ranges in salinity, temperature and pH levels, and cantravel much farther than people might think.

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

“No, your parents didn’t miss you,” he was saying to the mussel.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin