Known for their great strength and adhesive properties, components of byssal fibers produced by ________ are being studied for a variety of applications from medical sutures to adhesives. A) Vibrio cholera B) Conus magus C) Crassotrea virginica D) Mytilus edulis E) Pfiesteria piscicida

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Mytilus edulis, commonly known as the blue mussel, produces strong and adhesive byssal fibers to attach themselves to substrates. The components of these byssal fibers have been studied for various applications, including medical sutures and adhesives.

Known for Their Great Strength and Adhesive Properties, Components of Byssal