What role can citizen science play in mussel research?

The Mediterranean mussel or Mytilus galloprovincialis is a bigger beast, readily reaching 15 cms and it has a tougher shell. It prefers warmer waters and is the ... Unionid mussels and pea clams are native to. North America, while Asian clams and zebra and quagga mussels are exotic to this continent. The Asian clam ... Handful of invasive quagga mussels on a white surface. The quagga mussel is an invasive species that poses a substantial threat to water resources. Photo by S. Mar 18, 2017 ... The same bivalve eating individuals claim that mussels and oysters are not sentient because they do not have “brains,” and while it is true that ... Mar 27, 2012 ... Small freshwater mussels. ▫ Invasive nuisance aquatic species. ▫ Native of the Ukraine. ▫ Discovered in Great Lakes in 1988. Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) are harvested commercially from Maine to Long Island, New York but Maine has historically ranked first in mussel landings. Dec 25, 2022 ... Mussels have many beneficial components, such as healthy poly-unsaturated fats (PUFAs) as well as EPA, DHA, lean protein, vitamins, and minerals. Oysters generally have a stronger, brinier flavor, while mussels tend to taste milder and sweeter. Oysters only live in saltwater habitats. Since 2009, there have been regular findings of zebra mussels in the Susquehanna River immediately downstream of the dam. More recently, DNR has observed zebra ... They were first discovered in the Great Lakes in 1986 in Lake St. Clair. These mussels tend to colonize hard substrates and surfaces in high densities, with as ...