Byssus and Floccule

Byssus

Byssus noun - Tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface.
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Floccule and byssus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Floccule" instead a noun "Byssus".

Floccule

Floccule noun - A small loosely aggregated mass of flocculent material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid.
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Byssus and floccule are semantically related. You can use "Byssus" instead a noun "Floccule".
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