bivalve

• Se dice del molusco que tiene una concha formada por dos valvas unidas por una bisagra, o de algo que se asemeja a dicha concha.

Describes a mollusk that has a shell consisting of two hinged parts, or something resembling such a shell.

1. Having two shellsC1formalscientific

   Describing a mollusk that has a shell consisting of two hinged parts, such as clams, oysters, and mussels.

   Bivalvo

   • The bivalve shell structure provides excellent protection for the soft-bodied animal inside.
   • Bivalve mollusks are an important part of marine ecosystems.
   • The fossil record shows a wide variety of ancient bivalve species.

• Sustantivo que designa a un molusco con cuerpo blando protegido por una concha de dos valvas articuladas, que suele vivir en el mar o en agua dulce, y que incluye especies comestibles. También puede referirse a la concha de estos animales.

A noun referring to a class of marine or freshwater mollusks characterized by a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two hinged shells.

1. Mollusk with two shellsB2formalscientific

   A marine or freshwater mollusk that has a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together.

   Molusco bivalvo

   • Oysters and clams are common examples of bivalves.
   • The bivalve uses its two shells to protect itself from predators.
   • Marine biologists study the feeding habits of bivalves in coastal ecosystems.

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