Mussels of Southwest Florida
- José H. Leal
- Dec 20, 2024
- 1 min read
This is a sampling of the local species of the family Mytilidae, which are almost always neglected in private shell collections. (1) Southern Ribbed Mussel (Geukensia granosissima), (2) Scorched Mussel (Brachidontes exustus), (3) Mahogany Date Mussel (Leiosolenus bisulcatus), (4) Lateral Mussel (Musculus lateralis), (5) Hooked Mussel (Ischadium recurvum), (6) Atlantic Paper Mussel (Arcuatula papyria), (7) Chestnut Mussel (Lioberus castanea), (8) Green Mussel (Perna viridis), (9) Coral-eating Mussel (Gregariella coralliophaga), (10) Cinnamon Mussel (Botula fusca), (11) Southern Horse Mussel (Modiolus squamosus), (12) American Horse Mussel (Modiolus americanus). As usual, click on each scientific name to see the relevant entries in our Southwest Florida Shells guide.
The article not only provides interesting information about the natural world around solitaire bliss. I look forward to the next articles from the museum!