mytilid

/ˈmaɪtɪlɪd/
noun
  1. A marine mollusk of the family Mytilidae, which includes mussels.
    • The rocky shore was covered with mytilids clinging to the stones.
    • Mytilids are important for filtering water in coastal ecosystems.
    • Scientists studied the mytilid population to measure ocean health.
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