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Modiola modiolus
Mussel Mus"sel, n. [See Muscle, 3.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of many species of marine bivalve shells of the genus Mytilus, and related genera, of the family Mytid[ae]. The common mussel (Mytilus edulis; see Illust. under Byssus), and the larger, or horse, mussel (Modiola modiolus), inhabiting the shores both of Europe and America, are edible. The former is extensively used as food in Europe. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of Unio, and related fresh-water genera; -- called also river mussel. See Naiad, and Unio. Mussel digger (Zo["o]l.), the grayback whale. See Gray whale, under Gray.
Modiola plicatula
Meadow Mead"ow, a. Of or pertaining to a meadow; of the nature of a meadow; produced, growing, or living in, a meadow. ``Fat meadow ground.' --Milton. Note: For many names of plants compounded with meadow, see the particular word in the Vocabulary. Meadow beauty. (Bot.) Same as Deergrass. Meadow foxtail (Bot.), a valuable pasture grass (Alopecurus pratensis) resembling timothy, but with softer spikes. Meadow grass (Bot.), a name given to several grasses of the genus Poa, common in meadows, and of great value for nay and for pasture. See Grass. Meadow hay, a coarse grass, or true sedge, growing in uncultivated swamp or river meadow; -- used as fodder or bedding for cattle, packing for ice, etc. [Local, U. S.] Meadow hen. (Zo["o]l.) (a) The American bittern. See Stake-driver. (b) The American coot (Fulica). (c) The clapper rail. Meadow lark (Zo["o]l.), any species of Sturnella, a genus of American birds allied to the starlings. The common species (S. magna) has a yellow breast with a black crescent. Meadow mouse (Zo["o]l.), any mouse of the genus Arvicola, as the common American species A. riparia; -- called also field mouse, and field vole. Meadow mussel (Zo["o]l.), an American ribbed mussel (Modiola plicatula), very abundant in salt marshes. Meadow ore (Min.), bog-iron ore, a kind of limonite. Meadow parsnip. (Bot.) See under Parsnip. Meadow pink. (Bot.) See under Pink. Meadow pipit (Zo["o]l.), a small singing bird of the genus Anthus, as A. pratensis, of Europe. Meadow rue (Bot.), a delicate early plant, of the genus Thalictrum, having compound leaves and numerous white flowers. There are many species. Meadow saffron. (Bot.) See under Saffron. Meadow sage. (Bot.) See under Sage. Meadow saxifrage (Bot.), an umbelliferous plant of Europe (Silaus pratensis), somewhat resembling fennel. Meadow snipe (Zo["o]l.), the common or jack snipe.
Modiolar
Modiolar Mo*di"o*lar, a. [L. modiolus, dim. of modius the Roman corn measure.] Shaped like a bushel measure.

Meaning of Modiola from wikipedia

- Modiola is a monotypic genus of plants in the mallow family containing the single species Modiola caroliniana, which is known by several common names...
- include Aviculopecten, Posidonomya, Nucula, Carbonicola, Edmondia, and Modiola. Gastropods are also numerous, including the genera Murchisonia, Euomphalus...
- Szyszyl. endemic Melhania virescens (K.Schum.) K.Schum. indigenous Genus Modiola: Modiola caroliniana (L.) G.Don, not indigenous, naturalised Genus Pavonia:...
- of species are pests in agriculture, including Abutilon theophrasti and Modiola caroliniana, and others that are garden escapees. Cotton (four species...
- Ondina modiola is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies. The s**** reaches a length...
- Mollusca class: Bivalvia Order: Mytilida Family: Mytilidae Genus: Lioberus Dall, 1898 Synonyms Fulgida Jousseaume, 1919 Modiola (Fulgida) Jousseaume, 1919...
- 1882 Limnoperna siamensis Limnoperna supoti Brandt, 1974 Modiola cambodjensis Clessin, 1889 Modiola lacustris Martens, 1875 Mytilus martensi Neumayer, 1898...
- black. Arctotheca - capeweed Erodium - storksbill Lepidium Malva - mallow Modiola - bristle mallow Plantago - plantain Poaceae - gr****es (including Paspalum)...
- senhousia (Benson), 1842) Synonyms Modiola aquarius Grabau & King, 1928 Modiola bellardiana Tapparone Canefri, 1874 Modiola senhousia Benson, 1842 Musculista...
- Delphinium requienii, Fumaria bicolor, Fumaria kralikii, Linaria reflexa, Modiola caroliniana, Salpichroa origanifolia, Symphytum orientale, and Stipa trichotoma...