unionid

/ˈjuːnjənɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of slug (Arion intermedius) native to Europe

“The entomologist studied the unique features of the unionid slug.”

2. noun

a type of freshwater mussel, particularly of the family Unionidae

“The unionid mussels were an essential part of the ecosystem in the lake.”

Synonyms

  • mussel
  • slug

Antonyms

  • land snail
  • terrestrial mollusk