Anodonta
- noun
- /ˌænəˈdɒntə/
- Specialized
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Anodonta
- Several species of Anodonta are considered indicators of clean freshwater ecosystems.
Examples
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The biologist studied the life cycle of an Anodonta collected from a nearby river.
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The Anodonta can often be found buried in the soft sediment at the bottom of lakes.
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The Anodonta species is crucial for freshwater ecosystems.
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Have you seen any Anodonta in the lake?
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Several species of Anodonta are considered indicators of clean freshwater ecosystems.
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The Anodonta can often be found buried in the soft sediment at the bottom of lakes.
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The biologist studied the life cycle of an Anodonta collected from a nearby river.
Synonyms
A group of thin-shelled freshwater mussels that live in lakes and slow rivers
A shellfish with a thin fragile shell that can be easily crushed
A shell animal with two shells that lives in rivers and lakes
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of thin-shelled freshwater mussels that live in lakes and slow rivers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anodonta comes from Greek parts an- ('without') and odont- ('tooth'), so it literally means 'without tooth'. This helps you remember that an Anodonta is a thin-shelled freshwater mussel that has no small hinge 'teeth', which is why the name fits the animal.
