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Yep, Mussels Grow Beards with Their Feet
🕑 Added 2023-03-04 00:45:01 +0000 UTCMussels create byssal threads, known as the mussel's "beard," to attach themselves both to rocks and to each other. They use their sensitive foot to mold the threads from scratch and apply a waterproof adhesive that makes superglue jealous.
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