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common name northern horse mussel, is a species of sea bivalve, marine bivalve mollusk in the family Mytilidae. Description This animal has a large fragile shell and can grow up to **0 mm in total length. It has ***2 ribs running longitudinally down its shell. Each rib bears translucent cup-like projections. The shell does not close at the posterior end and the dark-rimmed white flesh can be seen inside. The horse mussel is a filter feeder. It usually lies buried vertically in mud or sand although it can also be seen on the wooden decks of the trawler wrecks A ***-g portion of boiled flesh (**0 g with shell) is an exceptionally rich source of iodine, a rich source of protein, iron, copper, and selenium; a good source of calcium, vitamin B2, and niacin; a source of zinc, and contains **0 mg of sodium; supplies *0 kcal (**0 kJ).