Bivalves

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounAny mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.

2.nounA pericarp in which the seed case opens or splits into two parts or valves.

Synonyms

lamellibranch pelecypod bivalved pelecypodous burrowing clams epifaunal infaunal lamellibranchiate molluscs mussels bivalvia

Rhymes With

valves

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