bivalve

UK
/ˈbaɪvælv/
US
/ˈbaɪvælv/
bivalvenoun
bivalves
pl
UK
/ˈbaɪvælv/
US
/ˈbaɪvælv/
Translations
двустворчатый моллюск
The bivalve was found on the beach.
Двустворчатый моллюск был найден на пляже.
Definitions
A type of mollusk that has a shell consisting of two hinged parts.
The clam is a common example of a bivalve found in marine environments.
The shell of a bivalve mollusk.
She collected a bivalve from the beach to add to her shell collection.
bivalveadjective
more bivalve
Comp.
most bivalve
Super.
UK
/ˈbaɪvælv/
US
/ˈbaɪvælv/
Translations
The bivalve shell was found on the beach.
На пляже была найдена двустворчатая раковина.
Definitions
Having two shells or valves that are hinged together.
The bivalve structure of the clam allows it to open and close its shell easily.
Relating to or characteristic of mollusks of the class Bivalvia.
Bivalve anatomy is markedly different from that of cephalopods.
bivalvepast participle
Definitions
Having two valves or hinged parts; two-valved.
The seed pod is bivalved and splits neatly when ripe.