Anodon

/ˈænədɑn/ noun

A genus of freshwater mussels or clams characterized by lacking teeth for grinding food.

From Greek an- (without) + odous (tooth), literally meaning 'toothless.' Named for the absence of grinding teeth on the shell.

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