Red mussel in Lushun

Chibei, also known as Quillama, belongs to Labiatae, Hemiptera. The shell is large and thick, and the left and right shells are equal, which is oblique oval and extremely inflated. The top of the shell swells and protrudes, and the radial ribs are wide, smooth and without obvious nodules. There are about 42-48, most of which are 43. The shell surface is white and covered with a small amount of brown fluff; The inner surface of the shell is white, the hinge part is straight, and there are about 70 hinge teeth. Mainly distributed in the coastal areas of China, Japan and North Korea, living on the soft mud or muddy seabed with a water depth of 20 ~ 35m. Foot silk is strong, mostly attached to gravel or dead shells. There is no water pipe, and only the rear part is exposed to the bottom of the sea after hiding. Cuckoo is a cold-water shellfish, with a domestic water temperature of 5 ~ 15℃. Its meat is delicious and nutritious, so it should be eaten fresh. Nutritional analysis of Chibei: Shellfish mollusks contain a kind of Dieter 7- cholesterol and 24- methylene cholesterol, which can reduce serum cholesterol, and they have the unique functions of inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver and accelerating cholesterol excretion, thus reducing cholesterol in the body; They are more effective than the commonly used cholesterol-lowering drug sitosterol. People often have a refreshing and pleasant feeling after eating shellfish, which is undoubtedly beneficial to relieve some troublesome symptoms. Lushun Chibei Dalian Lushunkou Aquatic Technology Extension Station starts from Tahewan sea area in the south, passes through Bailanzi sea area, Moon Bay sea area, Dongtuozi sea area, Xihu mouth sea area, Aizikou sea area and Beihai sea area in the north, and reaches the vicinity of Chaochikou sea area in the north, among which Bailanzi sea area, Dongtuozi sea area, Aizikou sea area and Beihai sea area are the main breeding and protection bases of Lushun Chibei. Geographical coordinates are 121 16 ′ 29 ″ east longitude ~ 121 20 ′ 22 ″ and 38 49 ′ 13 ″ north latitude ~ 38 58 ′ 09 ″. Lushun Chibei is a geographical indication product of agricultural products.
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