Southern Giant Mussel [Choromytilus meridionalis]
Description
The Southern Giant Mussel is a large bivalve species native to the southern hemisphere, specifically the coasts of South Africa. It is characterized by its thick, oval shell which can reach up to 8 inches in length. It prefers rocky substrates in subtidal zones and feeds by filtering microscopic organisms from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Mussels
Mytilida
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| Family |
Horse Mussels
Modiolinae
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| Genus |
Giant Mussels
Ctenoides
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