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The larva or young of the mussel, formerly thought to be a parasite upon the parent's gills.

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  1. n. The larva or young of the mussel, formerly thought to be a parasite upon the parent's gills.
  2. n. a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)
  3. The larva or young of the mussel, formerly thought to be a parasite upon the parent's gills.
  4. The larva or young of the mussel, formerly thought to be aparasite upon the parent's gills.
  5. n a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)