byssus
noun
a collection of silky filaments by which certain mollusks attach themselves to rocks.
byssal
-
a word derived from
byssus.
Example Sentences
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Mussels bind themselves to rocks or other mussels on the ocean floor using their hair-like 'beards', also called byssal threads.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2024
Golden mussels attach to surfaces by releasing superadhesive, almost invisible filaments known as byssal threads.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 20, 2021
