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 certain bivalves

Etymologies

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byssus +‎ -al

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Examples

  • 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.

    Blogs 1 Weblog Network Articles 2008

  • Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.

    Blogs 1 Weblog Network Articles 2008

  • Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.

    Products & Shopping 2008

  • Mussels are covered with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal which are attached to their shell.

    Products & Shopping 2008

  • Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.

    Blogs 1 Weblog Network Articles 2008

  • Mussels come with blue-black shells and brown hairs called byssal threads attached to their shell.

    Blogs 1 Weblog Network Articles 2008

  • 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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