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Mexilhao mussel

Perna perna

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Israel, Oman), Europe (Norway), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Uruguay).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇴🇲 Oman

Full Taxonomy

Bivalvia (ذوات الصدفتين)

Species

Perna perna (Mexilhao mussel)

Names in Other Languages

French moule de roche sudaméricaine

German Braune Miesmuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexilhao mussel?

The scientific name of Mexilhao mussel is Perna perna. It belongs to the genus Perna.

Where does Mexilhao mussel live?

Mexilhao mussel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Israel, Oman), Europe (Norway), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Uruguay).. Countries include Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ghana, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Norway.

What family does Mexilhao mussel belong to?

Mexilhao mussel (Perna perna) belongs to the genus Perna, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does Mexilhao mussel belong to?

Mexilhao mussel (Perna perna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Mexilhao mussel?

The closest relatives of Mexilhao mussel in the genus Perna include Asian green mussel.