Byssal threads
Strong fibres made from protein that are used by mussels and other bivalves to attach to rocks and other surfaces. Also known as the mussel’s ‘beard’.
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Strong fibres made from protein that are used by mussels and other bivalves to attach to rocks and other surfaces. Also known as the mussel’s ‘beard’.
©2005-2025 The University of Waikato