mussel
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Laura Parker, a lawyer for the center, said it can be hard for people to understand why a tiny lizard, or rare mussel species, or the lesser prairie chicken are worth preserving.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
The "Walcot Wiggle" is taking place within the headwaters of the River Clun - parts of which support internationally important species like the freshwater pearl mussel.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Supriyanto, 32, is a green mussel trader and once bought from local fishermen who harvested the shellfish offshore.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
On Wednesday, they served a mussel dish with garlic confit and serrano chili developed by his breakfast sous chef.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
I carried the letter in my teeth until I was back in the house so I could pass the heavy mussel pail back and forth between my hands.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
Conservationists say this and other extraordinary deep-sea snails, limpets, mussels and clams could be threatened by plans to mine valuable minerals from the deep seabed.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Snails and mussels are sensitive to water pollutants.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026
They say the mussels have disappeared because of the plant's wastewater.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
The smoked rainbow trout and slow-smoked mackerel with chili flakes are my personal favorites, but Fishwife’s selection includes salmon, tuna, mussels, sardines, and even beautifully packaged caviar.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
I collected almost a peck of mussels in very little time at all, and began tying them in my sweater to carry them back to camp.
From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
