The Maya used Mussels for Food and Ornamentation (IMAGE)

Florida Museum of Natural History

The Maya used Mussels for Food and Ornamentation

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Mussels' rich colors fade over time. Seeing fresh examples of the archaeological specimens helped Sharpe and Emery understand why the Maya favored certain species for ornamentation.

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Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace

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