Assessment of morphological and cellular responses after infection with living bacteria in the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

Bacterial strains of Vibrio genus associated with temperate regions are linked to mussels-borne infections. The sedentary nature of marine mussels, Mytilus galloprovincialis, together with their filter feeding combine to ensure that they have the potential for considerable exposure to infective agents. Bacterial strains of Vibrio genus associated with temperate regions are linked to mussels-borne infections. The sedentary nature of marine mussels, Mytilus galloprovincialis, together with their filter feeding combine to ensure that they have the potential for considerable exposure to infective agents. The primary mechanism of bivalve internal defense involves hemocytes responsible for cell-m…