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Mytilid (Noun)

Meaning

Marine bivalve mollusk having a dark elongated shell; live attached to solid objects especially in intertidal zones.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Marine biologists spent months studying the mytilid population in the rocky intertidal zone to understand the effects of climate change on their habitats.
  • The mytilid's ability to anchor itself to rocks and reefs allowed it to withstand strong ocean currents.
  • Divers often took care to avoid damaging the delicate mytilid colonies that covered the coral formations in the shallow waters.
  • Researchers analyzed the mytilid shells to determine the extent of heavy metal pollution in the ocean's ecosystems.
  • Fascinating marine species such as mytilids attract large crowds of scuba diving tourists every year in Australia.

Synonyms

  • Marine Mussel

Hypernyms

  • Mussel

Hyponyms

  • Edible Mussel
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