Choromytilus meridionalis, the black mussel, is a species of bivalve. It is a marine mollusc in the family Mytilidae. They are part of the Phylum Mollusca which is the second-largest phylum of invertebrates with around 85,000 species. In this article, we will be discussing the taxonomy, morphology, ecology, reproduction, and distribution of Choromytilus meridionalis.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Mussel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mytilus galloprovincialis
- Perna perna
- Mytilus planulatus
- Semimytilus patagonicus
- Mytilus edulis
- Mytilus chilensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Mytilida
- Family
- Mytilidae
- Genus
- Choromytilus
- Species
- Choromytilus meridionalis
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