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pearly-shelled mussel

/ˈpɜːli ʃɛld ˈmʌsəl/

翻译: 指 Unionidae 科的淡水贻贝,以厚实的珍珠母质内层为特征;这些双壳类软体动物生活在河流和湖泊中,以能产出淡水珍珠而闻名。

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/ˈpɜːli ʃɛld ˈmʌsəl/C1formalscientific
  • zh指 Unionidae 科的淡水贻贝,以厚实的珍珠母质内层为特征;这些双壳类软体动物生活在河流和湖泊中,以能产出淡水珍珠而闻名。

A common name for freshwater mussels of the family Unionidae, characterized by a thick, pearly inner shell layer. These bivalve mollusks are found in rivers and lakes and are known for producing freshwater pearls.

  1. Freshwater bivalve molluskC1formal

    A type of freshwater mussel known for its thick, pearly inner shell layer, historically used for pearl production.

    zh淡水珍珠贝

    • The pearly-shelled mussel is found in clean rivers and streams.
    • Conservation efforts aim to protect the declining pearly-shelled mussel population.
    • The inner nacre of the pearly-shelled mussel was once used to make buttons.