Equivalved edible marine mollusks that live wholly or partially in sand or mud. Clams usually do not have larvae (glochidia) and thus do not require a host for development.
Marine bivalve mollusks especially of the genus MYTILUS or freshwater bivalve mollusks, especially the genera UNIO and ANODONTA. Mussels usually have a larva (glochidia), and require a fish host to complete development.
A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring.
Synonyms: Bivalvias, Mussel, Bivalvia, Mussels, txid6544, Clam, Bivalves, Clams, Bivalve
Instance information
as animal & food; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; as food, coordinate IM with SHELLFISH (IM) ,2006 ,2006; for MUSSELS see MUSSELS 1972-2005; for CLAMS see CLAMS 1972-2005
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