mytilus

• Substantivo científico que designa o gênero-tipo da família Mytilidae, que inclui os mexilhões marinhos de conchas lisas.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Mytilidae, which includes smooth-shelled marine mussels.

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1. Type genus of MytilidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of smooth-shelled marine bivalve mollusks, commonly known as mussels, belonging to the family Mytilidae.

   Gênero Mytilus

   • Mytilus edulis is the common blue mussel found in coastal waters.
   • The genus Mytilus includes several species of edible mussels.
   • Researchers study Mytilus to understand marine ecosystem health.