Mussel
Mussel
Mussel (/ˈmʌsəl/) is a common name used for several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.
Etymology
The word "mussel" is derived from the Old English muscel, meaning "mussel," which in turn is derived from the Latin musculus, meaning "little mouse," a reference to the shape and size of the shell.
Related Terms
- Bivalve: A class of marine and freshwater molluscs that have laterally compressed bodies enclosed by a shell consisting of two hinged parts.
- Mollusc: A large phylum of invertebrate animals whose members are known as molluscs or mollusks.
- Clam: A common name for several kinds of bivalve molluscs. The word is often applied only to those that are edible and live as infauna, spending most of their lives partially buried in the sand of the seafloor.
- Infauna: The aquatic animals that live in the substrate of a body of water, especially in a soft sea bottom.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mussel
- Wikipedia's article - Mussel
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