mytilacean

/mɪtɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting an order of marine bivalve mollusks (family Mytilidae)

“The mytilacean bivalves were found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.”

2. noun

a marine bivalve mollusk of the family Mytilidae

“The mytilacean was identified by the marine biologist during the research expedition.”

Synonyms

  • bivalve
  • mollusk

Antonyms

  • univalve