Nutrition
The Pink Mucket
mussel, like most other mussels is a filter feeder. It
feeds
on
bacteria, diatoms, and other organic particles. The Pink Mucket
draws water in through its incurrent siphon. The water is then
brought into the branchial chamber by the actions of the cilia
located on the gills. The wastewater exits through the excurrent
siphon. The labial palps funnel the food into the mouth, where
digestion begins.
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