univalve

• Описывает моллюска, имеющего одну раковину, или что-то, состоящее из одной створки или части.

Describes a mollusk having a single shell, or something consisting of a single valve or piece.

1. Having a single shellC2formalscientific

   Describes a mollusk, especially a gastropod like a snail, that has a shell consisting of a single piece or valve.

   Одностворчатый

   • Snails are univalve mollusks, unlike clams which are bivalve.
   • The univalve shell of a whelk is often spiral-shaped.
   • Many univalve species are found in both marine and freshwater environments.

   Synonymssingle-shelled

   Antonymsbivalve

• Существительное, обозначающее класс моллюсков, характеризующихся одной, обычно закрученной раковиной и уплощённой ногой, с головой, имеющей стебельчатые глаза.

A noun referring to a class of mollusks characterized by a single, usually coiled shell and a flattened foot, with a head that has stalked eyes.

1. Mollusk with a single shellC1formalscientific

   A type of mollusk that has a one-piece, usually coiled shell, a flattened muscular foot, and a head with stalked eyes.

   Моллюск с одной раковиной

   • The garden snail is a common example of a univalve.
   • Univalves are often found in both marine and freshwater environments.
   • The shell of a univalve provides protection from predators.

   Synonymsgastropodsnail