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.