Epic iron beard gives mussels super strength

Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 18:56 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Beards composed partly of iron help mussels hold onto rocks and ships, according to new research published today in the journal Science. Mussel - Arts - Research - Hair - Fashion

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