Mussels
By:Kristen Emmerich
Basic Info On Mussels
• What is a Mussel? It is a bivalve mollusk that is apart of the clam
family
• They are found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats.
• They have a shell whose outline is somewhat elongated and
asymmetrical compared with that of many other edible clams, the
shells of which are often more or less rounded or oval in shape
• most of which live on exposed shores in the intertidal zone
• The external color of the shell is often dark blue, blackish, or brown,
while the interior is silvery
Fresh Water and Salt Water
Mussels
• Freshwater mussel of the netherlands.
• Saltwater mussels found right here on long island!
Blue Mussles
• Blue mussels are found on the North America and
Europe and other polar waters around the world
• Blue mussels live in intertidal areas attached to rocks
and other hard substrates by strong (and somewhat
elastic) thread-like structures called byssal threads
• They are the most often type of mussels eaten around
the world!
Zebra Mussels!?
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a species of small freshwater mussel.
aquatic bivalve mollusk.
originally native to the lakes of southeast Russia.
has been accidentally introduced in many other areas by the winds and
currents of the seas
Zebra mussels get their name from a striped pattern which is found on their
shells
They are usually about the size of a fingernail, but can grow to a maximum
length of two inches
You can eat them?
• Yes you can, and most people do. Mussels are a very popular form
of seafood all around the world!
• Some ways to cook and eat mussels are
• Marinated Mussels
• Spicy Southwestern
• Curried Mussels
• Spicy Tomato-Chili Mussels
• Mussels in Lemon Cream
• Thai Style Mussels
ANY QUESTIONS!?!