DSC_4370 Nesting mussel, or kuku mau toka (Musculus impactus) nesting 'in situ'. Found under stones at low tide throughout New Zealand, where typically the byssal threads of this species form a dense mat, or 'nest', which completely hides the shells. Harrington Point, Otago Harbour
DSC_4355 Nesting mussel, or kuku mau toka (Musculus impactus) detail, nesting 'in situ'. Found under stones at low tide throughout New Zealand, where typically the byssal threads of this species form a dense mat, or 'nest', which completely hides the shells. Harrington Point, Otago Harbour
