A marine bivalve mollusk (especially genus Mytilus) usually having a dark elongated shell.a freshwater bivalve mollusk (as of Unio, Anodonta, or related genera) that is especially abundant in rivers of the central United States and has a shell with a lustrous nacreous lining.
mus•sel. any bivalve mollusk, esp. an edible marine bivalve of the family Mytilidae and a freshwater clam of the family Unionidae. [before 1000; Middle English, Old English muscle *mūscula, feminine derivative of Latin mūsculus little mouse, sea mussel. See muscle ]. 2. mussel-marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. bivalve, lamellibranch, pelecypod-marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together. The Nutrition of Mussels. Mussels are mollusks found in fresh water and salt water habitats. They are longer and more elongated that other types of edible mollusks like clams. They are frequently found attached and clumped together on wave-washed rocks. To reach market size it takes mussels over a year to grow. Recipe Ideas for Mussels. 1  Mussels can be smoked, roasted, boiled, steamed, barbecued or fried in butter or vegetable oils and added to almost any recipe for the protein source. 2  Try adding to traditional Thai curries for a protein and flavor boost. 3  Add to a variety of pasta dishes. 4  Like fritters? 5  Cook in coconut milk with lots of garlic and hot ... Step 3: Check for Dead Ones. Mussels, clams, and other bivalves tend to gape open when they're dead, but not all gaping mussels are dead yet. Some of them are just relaxing (or perhaps stressing, if it's possible for bivalves to do such a thing). Step 1: Rinse and Scrub as Necessary. Place your mussels in a colander or bowl in the sink and run them under cold water. Rinse them to get rid of any debris or seaweed on their outer shells. If you feel any muddy spots, rub them off under the water, but you're very unlikely to with farm-raised mussels. 10 most extreme places on Earth. A mussel is a type of bivalve mollusk that can be found in fresh water lakes, streams, and creeks, along with the salty intertidal zone where oceans meet the shore.  What is the potential for zebra mussels to spread elsewhere in U.S.? 1  The potential for zebra mussels to spread is very high. 2  Adult mussels are very hardy and can survive out of water for extended periods depending upon temperature, humidity, wind, and sunlight.  1. mussel-black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine. edible mussel, Mytilus edulis-a mussel with a dark shell that lives attached to rocks. shellfish-meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean). 2. mussel-marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. bivalve, lamellibranch, pelecypod-marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together. A Few Notes for Perfect Mussels. 1  Always buy your mussels fresh; frozen mussels have a mealy texture. 2  Make sure the mussel shells are firmly closed. 3  If they are open a little give them a firm tap against the side of the sink or the counter. 4  If they close you can eat them.  Definition of MUSSEL for Kids. 1. : a saltwater shellfish that has a long dark shell in two parts and is sometimes used as food. 2. : a freshwater clam of the United States with shells from which mother-of-pearl is obtained. Full Definition of MUSSEL. 1. : a marine bivalve mollusk (especially genus Mytilus) usually having a dark elongated shell. 2. : a freshwater bivalve mollusk (as of Unio, Anodonta, or related genera) that is especially abundant in rivers of the central United States and has a shell with a lustrous nacreous lining.
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