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ムラサキイガイ (Galician mussel)

Mytilus galloprovincialis

Not Evaluated

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

Species

Mytilus galloprovincialis (ムラサキイガイ)

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 ムラサキイガイ?

The scientific name of ムラサキイガイ is Mytilus galloprovincialis. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

Where does ムラサキイガイ live?

ムラサキイガイ 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 ムラサキイガイ belong to?

ムラサキイガイ (Mytilus galloprovincialis) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does ムラサキイガイ belong to?

ムラサキイガイ (Mytilus galloprovincialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ムラサキイガイ?

The closest relatives of ムラサキイガイ in the genus Mytilus include キタノムラサキイガイ, Bay Mussel.