Mytilus galloprovincialis

Mytilus galloprovincialis

The Mediterranean mussel (scientific name: Mytilus galloprovincialis) is a species of shellfish in the genus Mytilus. It is an invasive species in many parts of the world, but is also a common species in aquaculture. The Invasive Species Expert Group (ISSG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Committee is listed as one of the world's top 100 invasive alien species.