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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