river mussel
river mussel · river mussels
Certain bivalve mollusks of order Unionida, found in flowing fresh waterCertain bivalve mollusks of order Unionida, found in flowing fresh water: Especially of genera Unio and Anodonta, both found in rivers of the central U.S. with a shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
Meaning
2 sensesCertain bivalve mollusks of order Unionida, found in flowing fresh water:
(US)Especially of genera Unio and Anodonta, both found in rivers of the central U.S. with a shell lined with mother-of-pearl.
(Australia)Species Alathyria jacksoni within the family Hyriidae
Forms
plural: river mussels| Singular | river mussel |
|---|---|
| Plural | river mussels |
regular