unionidae
IPA: jˈunjʌnɪdeɪ
Root Word: Unionidae
noun
- a family of freshwater mussels, the largest in the order Unionida, the bivalve molluscs sometimes known as river mussels, or simply as unionids.
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Examples of "unionidae" in Sentences
- Unionidae are distinguished by a unique and complex life cycle.
- Unionidae burrow into the substrate, with their posterior margins exposed.
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