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Mussel life cycle

Diagram of the life cycle of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel

The life cycle of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus, kūtai). As larvae, green-lipped mussels are free-swimming. They metamorphose and settle onto seaweed and subsequently onto solid surfaces.

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Published: 14 June 2013Updated: 19 August 2024Size: 4.95 MB
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