bi'valvular
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| —n | |
| 1. | pelecypod, Also: lamellibranch any marine or freshwater mollusc of the class Pelecypoda (formerly Bivalvia or Lamellibranchia), having a laterally compressed body, a shell consisting of two hinged valves, and gills for respiration. The group includes clams, cockles, oysters, and mussels |
| —adj | |
| 2. | pelecypod, Also: lamellibranch of, relating to, or belonging to the Pelecypoda |
| 3. | biology Also: bivalvate having or consisting of two valves or similar parts: a bivalve seed capsule |
| bi'valvular | |
| —adj | |
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