Variation related to different age of the mussel

Duck mussel, young specimen
Young specimen of Duck mussel Anodonta anatina
Duck mussel, mature specimen
Mature specimen of Duck mussel Anodonta anatina
Observe that the difference in colour between the two specimen has nothing to do with age but is more related to local variation.
Photo: Håkan Holmberg
Scientific basis: Ted von Proschwitz

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Local variation
Duck mussel
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