Mussel Foot Molds Thread (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Mussel Foot Molds Thread

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A mussel suspended in a University of Washington laboratory has already created one byssal thread and is reaching out its foot to mold a second strong, flexible thread. Mussels typically create 50 threads to anchor themselves in place.

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L Coutts/Friday Harbor Laboratories/UW

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