Chilean mussel [Mytilus chilensis]
Description
The Chilean mussel is a species of bivalve native to the coasts of Chile and Argentina. It is a filter feeder, and is also farmed for human consumption. Its shell is dark blue to black, with a distinctive purplish hue.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Mussels
Mytilida
|
| Family |
True Mussels
Mytilidae
|
| Genus |
Blue Mussels
Mytilus
|