mytilid

[US]/ˈmɪtɪlɪd/
[UK]/ˈmɪtəlɪd/

Translation

adj.Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Mytilidae.
n.Any marine bivalve mollusc of the family Mytilidae, which includes the true mussels.
Word Forms
Pluralmytilids

Phrases & Collocations

common mytilid

mytilid species

mytilid family

marine mytilid

mytilid shell

mytilid larvae

freshwater mytilid

mytilid colony

invasive mytilid

mytilid bed

Example Sentences

the common mussel is a well-known example of a mytilid.

marine biologists study mytilid distribution in coastal waters.

mytilid shells are often used to monitor heavy metal pollution.

scientists analyzed the mytilid population density in the bay.

genetic sequencing helps classify different mytilid species.

many mytilid larvae drift in the plankton for weeks.

the invasive mytilid species threatens native clam populations.

mytilid aquaculture is a major industry in this region.

climate change affects mytilid shell growth significantly.

mytilid adhesive strength was measured in the laboratory.

researchers observed symbiotic relationships involving mytilid hosts.

this specific mytilid habitat requires clean, cold water.

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