Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to the byssus of a mollusk: as, byssal threads; byssal attachment.
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- adjective malacology Of or pertaining to the
byssi , filaments secreted by certainbivalves
Etymologies
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Examples
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The most distinguishing characteristic is a tuft of fibers called byssal threads that grow from the foot and through the hinge of the mussel.
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The most distinguishing characteristic is a tuft of fibers called byssal threads that grow from the foot and through the hinge of the mussel.
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Cultured Mussels have blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
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Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
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Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
Products & Shopping 2008
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Mussels are covered with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal which are attached to their shell.
Products & Shopping 2008
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Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
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Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
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Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
unknown title 2008
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Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.
unknown title 2008
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