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Re: Mussel Glue?
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Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 10 Dec 2000 14:21:30 -0500
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I believe it refers to the "glue" marine mussels use to cement their
byssal threads to surfaces.  Some time ago I also read of attempts to
create such a product from barnacle cement, but haven't heard anything
recently.

Paul M.

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