Mytilus Edulis (Noun)
Meaning
A mussel with a dark shell that lives attached to rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mytilus edulis, also known as the common blue mussel, are often harvested for food along the rocky coastlines of North America.
- Large beds of mytilus edulis mussels can form dense clusters on rocky shores.
- The mytilus edulis mussel's dark shell and strong byssal threads protect it from predators and harsh ocean conditions.
- Mytilus edulis mussels are filter feeders that live attached to rocks in the intertidal zone.
- The mytilus edulis mussel's ability to form dense aggregations on rocky shores can help to stabilize the ecosystem.