Perna viridis (Green mussel)
•Salinity
=> 16 ppt to seawater
•Temperature =>
10-35oC, 26-32oC Optimal
•Depth =>
10 m
•Reproduction => Free-swimming larvae for 2-3 weeks. Sexually mature at 2-3 months (~20 mm).
Life span ~3 years (80-90 mm). Byssus present.