Definition Noun : A genus of freshwater mussels : "Unio" is the type genus of the family Unionidae, comprising various species of bivalve mollusks commonly known as river mussels or pearly mussels. Usage Examples Noun : The biologist studied the shell morphology of Unio. Several species within the genus Unio are found in European rivers. Advanced Usage In taxonomic context : Used in scientific...

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