bivalved

UK
/baɪˈvælvd/
US
/baɪˈvælvd/
bivalvedadjective
more bivalved
Comp.
most bivalved
Super.
UK
/baɪˈvælvd/
US
/baɪˈvælvd/
Translations
The bivalved shell of the mollusk was found on the beach.
Двустворчатая раковина моллюска была найдена на пляже.
Definitions
Having two shells or valves that are hinged together.
The bivalved mollusk opened its shells to filter feed in the water.
Consisting of two hinged parts or valves, especially referring to seed capsules or pods in botany.
The plant produces bivalved seed capsules that split open to release the seeds.
bivalvepast participle

bivalved

Used of objects or organisms that possess two valves, e.g., "a bivalved capsule".
Definitions
Having two valves or hinged parts; two-valved.
The seed pod is bivalved and splits neatly when ripe.
bivalvenoun
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
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.