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Mussels filter the water

Mussels filter the water infographic.

Mussels are filter feeders. They draw in water and filter out phytoplankton and sediments, cleaning the water as they go. One mussel can filter up to 350 litres of water daily.

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Published:17 May 2021Size: 2.46 MB