bivalve

noun — 2 senses

bivalve

noun

/ˈbaɪvælv/

Etymology From bi- (“two”) + valve.

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

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A pericarp in which the seedcase opens or splits into two parts or valves.

Derived terms: bivalvate
Related terms: univalve
Coordinate terms: univalve

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