mytilus (Meaning)
mytilus (n)
type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine mussels
mytilus (n.)
A genus of marine bivalve shells, including the common mussel. See Illust. under Byssus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mytilus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
mytilus Sentence Examples
- Mytilus edulis, commonly known as the blue mussel, is a bivalve mollusk found in coastal waters worldwide.
- Mytilus californianus, the California mussel, is native to the Pacific coast of North America.
- Mytilus galloprovincialis, the Mediterranean mussel, is an invasive species that has spread to many parts of the world.
- Mytilus coruscus, the shiny mussel, is a species found in the intertidal zone of rocky shores.
- Mytilus trossulus, the ribbed mussel, is a small species found in the intertidal zone of sandy and muddy shores.
- Mytilus desolationis, the Desolation mussel, is a species found in the Antarctic Ocean.
- Mytilus chilensis, the Chilean mussel, is a species found along the coast of Chile.
- Mytilus platensis, the La Plata mussel, is a species found in the La Plata River estuary in South America.
- Mytilus edulis is a commercially important species that is farmed for human consumption.
- Mytilus mussels are a valuable food source and play an important role in marine ecosystems.
FAQs About the word mytilus
type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine musselsA genus of marine bivalve shells, including the common mussel. See Illust. under Byssus.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Mytilus edulis, commonly known as the blue mussel, is a bivalve mollusk found in coastal waters worldwide.
Mytilus californianus, the California mussel, is native to the Pacific coast of North America.
Mytilus galloprovincialis, the Mediterranean mussel, is an invasive species that has spread to many parts of the world.
Mytilus coruscus, the shiny mussel, is a species found in the intertidal zone of rocky shores.
