What is the meaning of "mussel"?

[Mirko]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #225 "Confusing Words test (8)", question 1

Thomas doesn't like a lot of seafood. For example, he doesn't like clams, shrimp or ..........

(a) muscles
(b) mantles
(c) monsoons
(d) mussels

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #225 "Confusing Words test (8)", answer 1

Thomas doesn't like a lot of seafood. For example, he doesn't like clams, shrimp or mussels.

Correct answer: (d) mussels

Your answer was: incorrect
Thomas doesn't like a lot of seafood. For example, he doesn't like clams, shrimp or muscles.
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what is the meaning of "mussel"?

Mirko

[Linda]

Hello,
A mussel is a marine (oceanic) or freshwater mollusk.
They are a type of seafood and usually come in dark shells that are steamed prior to eating.
Please remember to bookmark a dictionary such as:
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musselhttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mussel
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