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Green Lipped Mussels

This shellfish is economically important to New Zealand.
It differs from other mussel species in that it has a dark brown/green shell,
a green lip around the edge of the shells and only has one adductor muscle.
It is also one of the largest mussel species reaching 240 mm in length.

Green-lipped mussels contain a unique combination of fatty acids that
are not found in any other marine or plant life.
One of these acids, glycosaminoglycan, can assist in
the repair of damaged joint tissues.


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papa_lima23-Feb-2013 16:56
Feed me Mama, feed me now! Love them.
borisalex20-Sep-2009 08:11
So good looking mussels, I wonder how you prepared them. Great shot as always in this set! V.
Maaike Huizer19-Sep-2009 08:25
I love mussels, These look great and special. Very well photographed.
Michael J. Parkinson18-Sep-2009 14:55
I am really enjoying what you are doing artistically John, this is a beautiful presentation.
lou_rozensteins18-Sep-2009 06:33
I probably need to eat heaps of these, and I would thoroughly enjoy it too. They look delicious. Well done. Voted.
Margaret Lew18-Sep-2009 05:51
They are beautiful! I never knew they were good for the joints, but now will make sure to eat some!
Fay Stout18-Sep-2009 01:10
Love, love, love mussels. All I can say is... WOW! V.
Guest 18-Sep-2009 00:25
those are some great earthy colors. how do they taste compared to other mussels?
Cindi Smith18-Sep-2009 00:04
Never had them but I do like mussels...LOL at Bernard.
laine17-Sep-2009 23:20
They are very vital indeed & this is a fantastic shot, John
Sheila17-Sep-2009 22:53
Sell this shot to your seafood council! I've never seen Green lipped mussels look so attractive.
Mairéad17-Sep-2009 19:42
Easy to see how they got their name. Beautifully photographed. V
Doug Cruden17-Sep-2009 19:18
Oh yes! I love all seafood but especially mussels - these look particularly nice, John :o) And it's a wonderful photo too - great colour and depth, beautifully presented....V
J. Scott Coile17-Sep-2009 17:28
Start steaming and I'll be right there ;-)
Walter Otto Koenig17-Sep-2009 17:02
I love mussels, I used to make them frequently when I lived on the east coast, but they certainly weren't 240mm in length. These look great as does the photo. Excellent work on the lighting, focus and exposure. "V"
LynnH17-Sep-2009 16:23
Sorry, meant to say V for this wonderfully done photograph.
LynnH17-Sep-2009 16:22
Maybe I should just eat a lot of these instead of taking my glucosamine pills!!! They look delicious!
globalgadabout17-Sep-2009 15:39
curiously coloured and medicinal too...these seem marvellous mussels...V
Linda Willets17-Sep-2009 14:27
Beautiful still life, thanks for the info also.
Bernard Davis17-Sep-2009 12:20
Great shot.
I didn't know that mussels had lips.
Stephanie17-Sep-2009 11:43
Such a beautiful bowl of mussels! I love the green lips! V.
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