Bivalvia

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. oysters; clams; scallops; mussels

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