pearly-shelled mussel
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the words 'pearly' + 'shelled' + 'mussel' (referring to the appearance and type of mollusk).
مثال
- The pearly-shelled mussel is an indicator species for water quality.
- The decline in the pearly-shelled mussel population is a cause for concern.
- The pearly-shelled mussel is protected by conservation efforts.
ترکیبهای رایج
Pearly-shelled mussel population Pearly-shelled mussel decline Pearly-shelled mussel conservation
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the pearly lining of the dark shells is a source of mother-of-pearl