Had to call it a night after this. I don’t know what it is & I didn’t dissect the mussel to find out. Uuuuugggghhhhgg

by geebnbuckle

5 Comments

  1. OriginalObjective287

    That is the “beard” of fibers that attach the mussel to the rocks. It’s okay. Just pull it out if the texture is offensive to you

  2. Madlybohemian

    Ngl, it does look like an alien parasite. It isnt, as others have mentioned. But yea, i would have had the same reaction as you.

  3. Manderswuvs

    Found this in my tjs mussels as well like in every one and I threw me off

  4. Ancient-Chinglish

    just wait till you find your first pea crab!