Freshwater mussels, also known as clams, are unique animals. Mussels have two hard, external shells and soft tissue inside. They also have only one foot! The movement of mussels is limited. Most ...

Although the reduction of complex aspects of mussel adhesion to a simple molecule like dopamine seems astonishing, it shouldn't be. The astringency of red wine, the treatment of animal skins with ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

Mussels are a type of sea creature you can find while diving in the waters around your island. Unlike fish, mussels appear as ...

State officials are also asking boat owners to stay alert for the mussels and to clean, drain, and dry their watercraft and equipment every time it's removed from a waterway. The animals are about ...

But, I would go to great lengths to prevent any humans or animals from eating them. Zebra mussels & their close cousin, the quagga mussel, which has also invaded the Great Lakes are incredible ...

A native of China and Southeast Asia, the golden mussel — taxonomically Limnoperna fortunei — fixes itself to underwater surfaces, forming thick “reefs” built of millions of the animals.

Freshwater mussels are one of the most endangered groups of animals in the world — over 80 species are protected under the Endangered Species Act and >20 species have recently gone extinct. As such, ...

An unlikely underwater animal has become the focus of scientists ... of Caen found that the remarkable adhesive power of mussels can not only improve stroke diagnosis but also target treatment ...

A study found that invasive zebra mussels significantly alter aquatic ecosystems, and are associated with elevated mercury ...