New Zealand Seashore

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

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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

DSC 4355 Nesting banded mussel kuku mau toka Musculus impactus Modiolarca impacta byssal threads nest mat Harrington Point Otago Harbour