Genus Mytilus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine mussels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Mytilus is commonly found in temperate and subtropical waters around the world, where they often form dense clusters on rocks and reefs.
- Mytilus species are characterized by their smooth, shiny shells and are often used as a food source by humans and other marine animals.
- The genus Mytilus is the type genus of the family Mytilidae, which includes many other species of marine mussels.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Mytilus to better understand the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.
- In some parts of the world, the genus Mytilus is considered an invasive species, outcompeting native mussels for food and habitat.