Bivalvia
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of marine and freshwater mollusks: "Bivalvia" is the scientific name for a class of mollusks characterized by a body enclosed within a hinged two-part shell. Common examples include oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The class Bivalvia includes many commercially important shellfish.
- Scientists study the anatomy of Bivalvia to understand their evolution.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic contexts: Used formally in biological classification.
- The phylum Mollusca is divided into several classes, including Gastropoda and Bivalvia.
Variants and Related Words
- Bivalve (n): The common term for any member of the class Bivalvia.
- Clams and oysters are bivalves.
- Bivalved (adj): Having a two-part shell.
- A bivalved mollusk.
Synonyms
- Pelecypoda: An older, synonymous scientific name for the same class.
- Lamellibranchia: Another synonymous scientific name for the class.
Related Phrases
- Bivalve shell: The protective, hinged structure of these animals.
- She collected a beautiful bivalve shell on the beach.
Noun
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oysters; clams; scallops; mussels
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