Common Name | Mediterranean mussel |
Language | English |
Type | Vernacular |
Official Trade Name | No |
Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
Country | Italy |
Locality | |
Ref. | Berthou, P., J.M. Poutiers, P. Goulletquer and J.C. Dao, 2009 |
Life Stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
Core | other animal |
1st Modifier | locality/area |
2nd Modifier | |
Remarks | 'mussel' from Old English, 'muscle, musscel', from Latin 'musculus', i.e. 'little mouse'; derived from 'mus', i.e. 'mouse', on the perceived similarity of size and shape. |