Here is a link for more information on Perna viridis in Florida and the US:
http://www.fcsc.usgs.gov/greenmussel4.pdf
Mary~
Linda Bush wrote:
> Hi, Conch-Lers!
>
> Can someone please give me the scientific name of the green
> mussels that were discussed and small samples handed out
> at the COA convention? I was unable to attend the talk that day but did pick up some samples of this shell and didn't get
> the scientific name.
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
>
> P.S. I do know the significance of this shell - why it was a topic of discussion.