See Also: monomyarian(dictionary)

monomyarian (iou)



monomyarian adjective & noun. M19.
[from mod. Latin Monomyaria former taxonomic name, formed as MONO- + Greek mus muscle: see -ARY1, -AN.]
A. adjective. Of a bivalve mollusc: having only one (posterior) adductor muscle. M19.
b. noun. A monomyarian mollusc (e.g. an oyster). M19.
Also mono'myary adjective & noun M19.