Blue mussel Posted on Mar 13th, 2020 by Chef Categories: Scientific Name: – Mytilus edulis The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) is a medium-sized edible marine bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae, the mussels. Blue mussels are subject to commercial use and intense aquaculture.Back to Glossary Index Page Chef Add Your Comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.