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