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PS–36   Green Mussel (Perna viridis)
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The large green mussel is a common species found at the inter-tidal areas of the Johor Straits. These shellfish are well adapted to living in muddy waters and attach themselves to rocks, jetty pilings or floating cages by secreting a bunch of silk-like threads called byssus.
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