New Zealand green-lipped mussel [Perna canaliculus]
Description
The New Zealand green-lipped mussel is a large species of mussel, native to New Zealand. It is known for its bright green lip around the edge of the shells. It is a filter feeder, consuming phytoplankton and particulate matter. This species is also farmed for its potential benefits to human health.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Mussels
Mytilida
|
| Family |
True Mussels
Mytilidae
|
| Genus |
Blue Mussels
Mytilus
|