AnAge entry for Mytilus edulis

Classification (HAGRID: 04597)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Mollusca
        Class: Bivalvia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Mytiloida
                Family: Mytilidae
                    Genus: Mytilus
Species
Mytilus edulis
Common name
Blue mussel

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
24 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1307
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

These animals have been found to live up to 24.0 years [1307].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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