Byssal
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Of or pertaining to the byssus of a mollusk: as,
byssal
threads;
byssal
attachment.
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adjective.
Of or pertaining to the
byssi
, filaments secreted by certain
bivalves
Word Usage
"The most distinguishing characteristic is a tuft of fibers called byssal threads that grow from the foot and through the hinge of the mussel."
cross-reference
abyssal
Form
byssally