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Decreased iron levels in seawater make mussels loosen their grip – Mirage News
“Availability of Environmental Iron Influences the Performance of Biological Adhesives Produced by Blue Mussels” Environmental Science &…
“Availability of Environmental Iron Influences the Performance of Biological Adhesives Produced by Blue Mussels“
Environmental Science & Technology
Mussels secrete sticky plaques that help them attach to wet surfaces, such as rocks on the beach. These adhesive structures are rich in iron, which is thought to help make the attachments strong yet flexible. Now, researchers reporting in Environmental Science & Technology have shown that mussels form weaker attachments in iron-deficient se…
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