Squirting mussel (IMAGE) University of Cambridge Caption The endangered freshwater mussel, Unio crassus, squirts out regular water jets that land in the river water up to a metre away. Credit University of Cambridge Usage Restrictions With credit License Original 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.