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bivalvia

/baɪˈvæl.vi.ə/

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noun

/baɪˈvæl.vi.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический класс морских и пресноводных моллюсков, имеющих раковину, состоящую из двух створок, соединённых замком; включает устриц, моллюсков, гребешков и мидий.

A taxonomic class of marine and freshwater mollusks that have a shell consisting of two hinged parts, including oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Class of mollusksC1formalscientific

    A class of marine and freshwater mollusks with a body enclosed by a two-part hinged shell, including oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels.

    ruКласс моллюсков

    • Bivalvia are filter feeders that play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems.
    • The fossil record of Bivalvia dates back to the early Cambrian period.
    • Many species of Bivalvia are commercially harvested for food.
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