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