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Mussels

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Nicole Sharp

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The tongue-like muscle that helps mussels move is known as a foot.
This mussel releases a stream of larvae.
Mussels are filter-feeders who draw in water and use their cilia to help extract oxygen and nutrients before expelling clean water.
←Foam Sliding
Sediment Transport→

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