About this episode

This episode features a discussion about the Horse Mussel, a crucial species for marine ecosystems.

This week's critter is a gentle giant of the seafloor, a mussel so big it sticks out of the mud like a little underwater skyscraper. It filters the ocean, builds habitat for other species, and quietly holds entire ecosystems together. Nicola Toki joins Jesse to discuss.

People in this episode

Host: Jesse

Guest: Nicola Toki

Topics covered

• marine biology
• ecosystems
• mussels
• ocean life
• habitat

Keywords

• Horse Mussel
• Atrina Zelandica
• seafloor
• ocean
• ecosystems
• marine life
• filter feeder

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Horse Mussel (Atrina Zelandica)

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