Genus Unio (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Unionidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Unio is the type genus of the family Unionidae, which includes many species of freshwater mussels.
- The genus Unio is characterized by its large, thick-shelled species, which are often found in slow-moving rivers and streams.
- Species within the genus Unio are typically filter feeders, using their siphons to draw in water and capture small particles.
- The genus Unio is widely distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia, with many species found in freshwater habitats.
- The genus Unio has been the subject of much study and research, particularly in the fields of malacology and conservation biology.