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Galician mussel

Mytilus galloprovincialis

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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Bivalvia (ذوات الصدفتين)

Species

Mytilus galloprovincialis (Galician mussel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキイガイ

Spanish mejillón mediterráneo

French moule de provence

German Blaubartmuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galician mussel?

The scientific name of Galician mussel is Mytilus galloprovincialis. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

Where does Galician mussel live?

Galician mussel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan.

What family does Galician mussel belong to?

Galician mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does Galician mussel belong to?

Galician mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Galician mussel?

The closest relatives of Galician mussel in the genus Mytilus include Bay Mussel, Northern blue mussel.