bivalvia

• Classe taxonômica de moluscos aquáticos, marinhos e de água doce, cuja concha é formada por duas valvas unidas por uma charneira; inclui ostras, mexilhões, vieiras e amêijoas.

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

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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.

   Classe de moluscos

   • 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.