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California Mussel

California Mussel

A marine mussel with a heavy, dark, wedge-shaped shell crossed by both radial ribs and growth lines.

Mytilus californianus

All languages

English
California Mussel
Japanese
Mytilus californianus — Scientific name; Japanese name under review
Korean
캘리포니아담치 — kaelliponiadamchi
Spanish
mejillón de California
French
Moule californienne
German
Mytilus californianus — Scientific name; German name under review

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