Mussels

Latin: mytilus edulis

Size:

15 cm

Levested:

Attached to surfaces from the tidal zone down to approx. 10 meters

Distribution:

Widespread in Europe, from the Mediterranean to the Arctic. The entire Norwegian coast

Food:

Nutrient particles and phytoplankton

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