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Unio

noun
1.
Type genus of the family Unionidae.  Synonym: genus Unio.



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"Unio" Quotes from Famous Books



... we saw the natives in the midst of the water, gathering the mussels (unio). I sent Piper forward to tell them who we were, and thus, if possible, prevent any alarm at our appearance. It began to rain heavily as we rode round; and although detached parties of gins on the south shore had taken fright, left their huts ...
— Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Vol 2 (of 2) • Thomas Mitchell
... In all the mounds yet opened, examples of the Unio, or River Mussel, commonly known as the clam have been found. They are usually polished, cut into symmetrical shapes, and have holes bored in them. We have one which was no doubt used as a breast ornament, and was hung by a string around ...
— The Mound Builders • George Bryce


Words linked to "Unio" :   genus Unio, mollusk genus, family Unionidae, pearly-shelled mussel, Unionidae


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