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Mytilus galloprovincialis
Between 5 and 10 cm in length, grows in clusters, often very large ones. The shell is symmetric, dark brown to black (here covered by other organisms) with very sharp edges.
Native to Mediterranean, this is a common shellfish in Adriatic and Mediterranean sea; observed on all beaches in Dubrovnik riviera, on rocks and rocky bottoms in shallow waters close to shores.
This is an edible shellfish, and cultivated in many regions; where it was introduced it is also considered as invasive species.
Spotted on Jul 17, 2018
Submitted on Aug 4, 2018
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