mussel Sentence Examples
- The mussels clung tightly to the rocks, resisting the relentless waves.
- The chef carefully opened the mussel shells, revealing the succulent flesh within.
- Archaeologists discovered a prehistoric mussel bed filled with ancient artifacts.
- The mussels' ability to filter water made them valuable indicators of environmental health.
- The mussel's black foot allowed it to adhere to various surfaces and withstand strong currents.
- The mussel's shell served both as a protective barrier and a filter for nutrients.
- The mussels' byssal threads, used for attachment, could be incredibly strong.
- The mussel population in the estuary suffered from overharvesting and habitat loss.
- The farmer harvested the mussels from the ropes suspended in the ocean.
- The mussel's unique physiology made it an important species in marine ecosystems.
mussel Meaning
mussel (n)
black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.
mussel (n.)
Any one of many species of marine bivalve shells of the genus Mytilus, and related genera, of the family Mytidae. The common mussel (Mytilus edulis; see Illust. under Byssus), and the larger, or horse, mussel (Modiola modiolus), inhabiting the shores both of Europe and America, are edible. The former is extensively used as food in Europe.
Any one of numerous species of Unio, and related fresh-water genera; -- called also river mussel. See Naiad, and Unio.
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FAQs About the word mussel
black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine, marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.Any one of many species of marine bivalve s
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The mussels clung tightly to the rocks, resisting the relentless waves.
The chef carefully opened the mussel shells, revealing the succulent flesh within.
Archaeologists discovered a prehistoric mussel bed filled with ancient artifacts.
The mussels' ability to filter water made them valuable indicators of environmental health.
