Mytilus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine mussels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mytilus is a genus of edible, long-lived, marine suspension feeder bivalve mollusks commonly known as mussels.
- The Mytilus species found in North America are not as well studied as their European counterparts.
- Mytilus galloprovincialis is often farmed and sold as a food product in countries like South Africa.
- Mussels belonging to the Mytilus genus have been an important food source in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years.
- Research on the ecology and biology of Mytilus species can provide valuable insights into marine ecosystems.