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单词 horse mussel
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Definition of horse mussel in English:

horse mussel

noun
  • A large marine mussel which may occur in very large populations in food-rich waters.

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    Genus Modiolus, family Mytilidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although it was designated a marine reserve, the fishing went on and the horse mussels have since been destroyed.
    • Sea anemones and horse mussels were everywhere.
    • Once individuals reach 45-60 mm in length they become relatively immune to predation as only the very largest crabs and starfish can open horse mussels over 50 mm in length.
    • The horse mussel is mostly found outside the tidal zones but still can be found within them.
    • This particular horse mussel was collected from Evans Bay, Wellington, and is 30 cm long.
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