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Unionidae

Unionidae

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A group of freshwater mussels that live in rivers and lakes and help keep water clean
  • noun
  • /juːˈnɪnɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Unión
  • The Unionidae family includes many species of freshwater mussels.

Examples

  • The Unionidae are vital for maintaining water quality in many freshwater ecosystems.

  • Declining populations of Unionidae signal worsening river pollution.

  • Scientists recently discovered several new species within the Unionidae family in the Amazon basin.

  • Have you studied the Unionidae family in your biology class?

  • Scientists recently discovered several new species within the Unionidae family in the Amazon basin.

  • Declining populations of Unionidae signal worsening river pollution.

  • The Unionidae are vital for maintaining water quality in many freshwater ecosystems.

Surface Forms

Unionidae singular
Unionidaes plural
Unionidae plural

Etymology

Unionidae comes from the Latin name Unio, which means 'one' or 'unity' and is the same root as the English word union. That's why it helps to remember these mussels as a group that form a 'union' and work together to keep freshwater habitats clean.