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Mussels bind themselves to rocks or other mussels on the ocean floor using their hair-like 'beards', also called byssal threads.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

Golden mussels attach to surfaces by releasing superadhesive, almost invisible filaments known as byssal threads.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 20, 2021