Byssal

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  • adj. Of or pertaining to the byssi, filaments secreted by certain bivalves
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Of or pertaining to the byssus of a mollusk: as, byssal threads; byssal attachment.
    • Word Usage
    "The most distinguishing characteristic is a tuft of fibers called byssal threads that grow from the foot and through the hinge of the mussel."
    Cross Reference
    abyssal   
    Form
    byssally   
     
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