bivalve (adj.)

  1. used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)

    [ Syn: bivalved ]

    bivalve (n.)

  1. marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together

    [ Syn: pelecypod , lamellibranch ]

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