Mytilus edulis
(Science: marine biology) The edible mussel, a marine bivalve mollusc.
They have ciliated gills that are used for filter feeding and these are utilised in studies on the cilium and on metachronism.
Dictionary > Mytilus edulis
You will also like...
Dominance
This tutorial presents Gregor Mendel's law of dominance. Learn more about this form of inheritance and how it can be pre..
Freshwater Communities & Lentic Waters
Lentic or still water communities can vary greatly in appearance -- from a small temporary puddle to a large lake. The s..
The Human Nervous System
The nervous system is essentially a biological information highway. This tutorial gives an overview of the nervous syste..
Animal Water Regulation
Animals adapt to their environment in aspects of anatomy, physiology, and behavior. This tutorial will help you understa..
Human Biology – Food and Digestion
This tutorial recognizes the importance of food as a source of energy that will fuel many biological processes. A good d..
Human Reproduction and Fertilization
For human species to obviate extinction, reproductive mature adults should be producing viable offspring in order to con..