There are dozens of mussel species, all of which have extremely thin, oblong shell that can range in color from indigo blue to bright green to yellowish-brown. Depending on the species, the shell can be from 1-1/2 to 6 inches in length. The creamy-tan meat is tougher than that of either the oyster or claim but it has a delicious, slightly sweet flavor.
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