lamellibranchiate

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lamellibranch (ləˈmɛlɪˌbræŋk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n, —adj
bivalve another word for bivalve
 
[C19: from New Latin lamellibranchia plate-gilled (animals); see lamella, branchia]
 
lamelli'branchiate
 
adj, —n

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