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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.

Synonyms

  • Mytilus

Hypernyms

  • Mollusk Genus
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