Mytilus

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(Zool.) A genus of marine bivalve shells, including the common mussel. See Illust. under Byssus.

Noun

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Mytilus - type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine mussels Synonyms: genus Mytilus

edible mussel, family Mytilidae, genus Mytilus, mollusk genus, Mytilidae, Mytilus edulis