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Mytilus Edulis Collection

The mesmerizing beauty of Mytilus edulis, commonly known as blue mussels, is captured in various settings

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Reflections in water at mussel farm in the bay of Fos-sur-Mer, Camargue, France, September

Reflections in water at mussel farm in the bay of Fos-sur-Mer, Camargue, France, September

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Blue mussel shells, X-ray

Blue mussel shells, X-ray
Blue mussel shells (Mytilus edulis), X-ray

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) with encrusting marine life, Sula Sgeir, Scotland. UK, July

Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) with encrusting marine life, Sula Sgeir, Scotland. UK, July

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Colony of Common Mussels (Mytilus edulis) growing on striated rock formation exposed at low tide

Colony of Common Mussels (Mytilus edulis) growing on striated rock formation exposed at low tide. Cornwall, England, UK. Highly commended in the Coast

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: GSL06819006

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Rocks pools at sunset on Fistral Beach in Newquay in Cornwall

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Close-up of clam shells ad blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) exposed at low tide in Geographic Harbor;

Close-up of clam shells ad blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) exposed at low tide in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Barnacles And Blue Mussels Cling To The Rocks; Florence, Oregon, United States Of America

Barnacles And Blue Mussels Cling To The Rocks; Florence, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: A Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis) Shell Rests On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon

A Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis) Shell Rests On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Waves Wash Over A Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis) Shell On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon

Waves Wash Over A Blue Mussel (Mytilus Edulis) Shell On The Beach; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Illustration, Edible Mussel (Mytilus edulis), oval purplish-grey shell

Illustration, Edible Mussel (Mytilus edulis), oval purplish-grey shell

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis), shell closed

Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis), shell closed

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Cooked blue mussels with their shells open, garnished with herbs, close up

Cooked blue mussels with their shells open, garnished with herbs, close up

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) clinging to a rock

Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) clinging to a rock

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Common Mussels (Mytilus edulis) on rock in fish tank

Common Mussels (Mytilus edulis) on rock in fish tank

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Mussel glue threads, SEM

Mussel glue threads, SEM
Mussel glue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the byssus (glue threads) of a common mussel (Mytilus edulis)

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Acorn Barnacles and young Common Mussel exposed at low tide - Brough Head - Orkney Mainland IN000923

Acorn Barnacles and young Common Mussel exposed at low tide - Brough Head - Orkney Mainland IN000923
COS-3111 Acorn Barnacles and young Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis) exposed at low tide Brough Head - Orkney Mainland Semibalanus balanoides Semibalanus balanoides & Mytilus Bill Coster contact details

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Young Common Mussel exposed at low tide - Brough Head - Orkney Mainland IN000925

Young Common Mussel exposed at low tide - Brough Head - Orkney Mainland IN000925
COS-3112 Young Common Mussel exposed at low tide Brough Head - Orkney Mainland Mytilus edulis Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Hand holding an opened blue mussel, Mytilus edulis

Hand holding an opened blue mussel, Mytilus edulis
Blue mussel. Hand holding a blue mussel, Mytilus edulis, whose shells have been prised apart. Mussels are bivalves which means that they have two shells which are hinged on one side

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Blue mussels

Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). The mussels shells are open showing the siphons through which they draw water. Mussels filter plankton and other microscopic sea creatures out of the water as food

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Dead blue mussels

Dead blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Common mussels

Common mussels (Mytilus edulis) exposed on a rock at low tide. Photographed at Polzeath, Cornwall, UK

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Skeleton shrimp and mussels

Skeleton shrimp and mussels
Skeleton shrimp (Caprella septentrionalis) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) on a brown algae (Laminaria sp.) frond

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Mixed Shells - Razor shells, Baltic Tellin shells (Macoma balthica)

Mixed Shells - Razor shells, Baltic Tellin shells (Macoma balthica) Common Mussel shells (Mytilus edulis)
USH-3937 Mixed Shells - Razor shells, Baltic Tellin shells (Macoma balthica) Common Mussel shells (Mytilus edulis), and Common Cockles (Cerastoderma edula) North Sea, Island of Texel

Background imageMytilus Edulis Collection: Common mussel (Mytilus edulis), St Brides, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe (rr)

Common mussel (Mytilus edulis), St Brides, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe (rr)
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The mesmerizing beauty of Mytilus edulis, commonly known as blue mussels, is captured in various settings. From the shores of Sula Sgeir in Scotland to the rocky formations exposed during low tide, these creatures thrive amidst encrusting marine life. Their distinctive blue mussel shells stand out against the backdrop of striated rocks and sandy beaches. In an X-ray image, we get a glimpse into the intricate structure of these bivalves. The colony of common mussels growing on the rock formation showcases their resilience and adaptability to changing tides. Even in Geographic Harbor at Katmai National Park in Alaska, where clam shells and blue mussels are exposed during low tide, they create a picturesque scene. Barnacles find refuge alongside blue mussels as they cling tightly to rocks along Florence's coastline in Oregon. The beach becomes adorned with scattered blue mussel shells that have washed ashore while waves gently caress them. An illustration captures the essence of this edible mollusk with its oval purplish-grey shell. In another depiction, a closed shell reveals only a hint of what lies inside - succulent meat waiting to be enjoyed by seafood enthusiasts. When cooked, these delectable treasures reveal their true potential. With their shells open and garnished with herbs, they become an appetizing sight that tempts our taste buds. Whether clinging tenaciously to rocks or resting peacefully on sandy beaches, Mytilus edulis never fails to captivate us with its natural charm and allure.