univalve

• Qualifie un mollusque dont la coquille est formée d'une seule pièce, ou plus généralement ce qui ne comporte qu'une seule valve ou partie.

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.

   univalve

   • 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.

   Synonymessingle-shelled

   Antonymesbivalve

• Nom désignant un mollusque à coquille unique, généralement spiralée, et à pied aplati, avec une tête portant des yeux pédonculés ; par extension, tout coquillage à une seule pièce.

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.

   Gastéropode à coquille unique

   • 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.

   Synonymesgastropodsnail