Mussel Larvae (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption These are veliger-stage larvae of the California mussel, Mytilus californianus. Credit Eric Sanford, UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab Usage Restrictions May be used with acknowledgment of the source. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.