Unio (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Unionidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The unionid freshwater mussel family has Unio as its type genus, where species display unique characteristics.
- Unio has been widely studied due to its diverse range of species within the order Unionida.
- As a vital part of the ecosystem, species within the Unio genus provide crucial roles in their aquatic environments.
- Unio is the key genus in freshwater mussel taxonomy, used as a basis for classification purposes within Unionidae.
- Key identification features are assessed in the Unio genus to differentiate species from other families.