Quick Facts
Type: Mollusk
Diet: Omnivore: Phytoplankton, bits of ocean waste
Average lifespan: Up to 20 years
Average size: 3–5 in.
Average weight: Unknown
Did You Know?
Mussels eat by filtering water through their shells and straining out bits of food. They can filter two to three quarts of water in one hour!
Last updated: November 9, 2018