Fine, rare fiber secreted by mollusks of the Pinnidae family.
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Examples for "byssus"
Examples for "byssus"
1Two polyphenolic protein precursors of the byssus have been purified from the foot.
2They are evidently of the nature of a byssus.
3The byssus of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha is the key element of its adhesive strategy.
4He sat bare-headed beneath a parasol of byssus which was carried by a Negro behind him.
5The infection ultimately results in the loss of the byssus, with serious consequences for mussel farming yield.
1A pair of gloves from pinna silk would cost $1.50, and stockings about $3.
2"And did they succeed in making pinna silk, Josef?"
1Why, a beautiful pale sea green coat made of sea silk.
2Background: Though there are many patents on silk, patents on sea silk are rare.
Translations for mussel silk