Mussel Structure and Function More Mussel Function Mussel Features (diagram) Mussel features (continued) General
100
What does the adductor muscle do
Holds the two valves (shells) closed
100
What does the Gut do
Digests food
100
What is A
Mantle Edge
100
What is H
Shell Periostracum
100
What tidal areas and to what depth do the Green Lipped Mussel live
From lower tide zones to 50 m
200
What do the Gonads do
Produce sperm or eggs and changes size after spawning
200
What is the purpose of the periostacum
Protects the outside of the shell
200
What is B
Labial Palp
200
What is I
The Gills
200
What are 3 distinguishing features of the Green Lipped Mussel
Green Lip, More rectangular shape, Can grow up to 240mm long, large meat to shell ratio, one muscle hold s them closed
300
What does the mantle do
Secretes new shell material
300
What do the gills do
Filters food from the water and allows gas exchange
300
What is C
Byssal threads
300
What is G
Gonads
300
What is the anterior end of the mussel
The sharp end
400
What are the labial pulps
Sweeps food from the gills into the mouth
400
What does the foot do
Moves the byssal threads helping them attach to surfaces
400
What is D
Gut
400
What is E
Adductor Muscle
400
What is the flat edge of the mussel called
The vental side
500
What is the byssus
They attach the mussel to surfaces
500
What colour is a female mussel
Orange
500
What is F
Foot
500
What is the scientific name of the Green Lipped Mussel
Perna canaliculus
500
What is the sharp corner of the mussel called.
The Umbo






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