Definition: A family of freshwater mussels in the class BIVALVIA. They differ from ZEBRA MUSSELS in that they are larger and posses a larval stage called glochidia, which requires attachment to the GILLS or fins of particular species of FISHES.
as animal & food; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; as food, coordinate IM with SHELLFISH (IM)
ExamplesAnodonta; Unio