| Common Name | Mediterranean mussel |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official Trade Name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | France |
| 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. |