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Definitions for Bivalve

[1] Also called lamellibranch. Zoology . any mollusk, as the oyster, clam, scallop, or mussel, of the class Bivalvia, having two shells hinged together, a soft body, and lamellate gills.
[2] Botany . having two valves, as a seedcase.
[3] Zoology . having two shells, usually united by a hinge.
[4] having two similar parts hinged together.
[5] Also: pelecypod , lamellibranch any marine or freshwater mollusc of the class Pelecypoda (formerly Bivalvia or Lamellibranchia ), having a laterally compressed body, a shell consisting of two hinged valves, and gills for respiration. The group includes clams, cockles, oysters, and mussels
[6] Also: pelecypod , lamellibranch of, relating to, or belonging to the Pelecypoda
[7] Also: bivalvate (baɪˈvælveɪt ) biology having or consisting of two valves or similar parts a bivalve seed capsule

Words related to Bivalve

ripple, mollusk, wrinkle, pucker

Words nearby Bivalve

biuret, biuret reaction, bivalence, bivalent, bivalent chromosome, bivalve, bivane, bivariate, biventral, bivinyl, bivoltine

Origin of Bivalve

First recorded in 1670–80; bi-1 + valve

Other words from Bivalve

bi·val·vu·lar [bahy-val -vyuh -ler] /baɪˈvæl vyə lər/ , adjective

Synonyms for Bivalve

mollusk, pucker, ripple, wrinkle