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Definition of bivalve
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Bivalve
(n.) A
mollusk
having
a shell
consisting
of two
lateral
plates
or
valves
joined
together
by an
elastic
ligament
at the
hinge,
which is
usually
strengthened
by
prominences
called
teeth.
The shell is
closed
by the
contraction
of two
transverse
muscles
attached
to the inner
surface,
as in the clam, -- or by one, as in the
oyster.
See
Mollusca..
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Cockle
::
Cockle
(n.) A
bivalve
mollusk,
with
radiating
ribs, of the genus
Cardium,
especially
C.
edule,
used in
Europe
for food; --
sometimes
applied
to
similar
shells
of other
genera..
Astarte
::
Astarte
(n.) A genus of
bivalve
mollusks,
common
on the
coasts
of
America
and
Europe..
Beard
::
Beard (n.) The gills of some
bivalves,
as the
oyster..
Nucula
::
Nucula
(n.) A genus of small
marine
bivalve
shells,
having
a
pearly
interior..
Ark Shell
::
Ark shell () A
marine
bivalve
shell
belonging
to the genus Arca and its
allies.
Siphon
::
Siphon
(n.) One of the tubes or folds of the
mantle
border
of a
bivalve
or
gastropod
mollusk
by which water is
conducted
into the gill
cavity.
See
Illust.
under Mya, and
Lamellibranchiata..
Mya
::
Mya (n.) A genus of
bivalve
mollusks,
including
the
common
long, or
soft-shelled,
clam..
Pearl
::
Pearl (n.) A
shelly
concretion,
usually
rounded,
and
having
a
brilliant
luster,
with
varying
tints,
found in the
mantle,
or
between
the
mantle
and
shell,
of
certain
bivalve
mollusks,
especially
in the pearl
oysters
and river
mussels,
and
sometimes
in
certain
univalves.
It is
usually
due to a
secretion
of
shelly
substance
around
some
irritating
foreign
particle.
Its
substance
is the same as
nacre,
or
mother-of-pearl.
Pearls
which are
round,
or
nearly
round,
and of fine
luster,
are
highly
esteemed
Cephalata
::
Cephalata
(n. pl.) A large
division
of
Mollusca,
including
all
except
the
bivalves;
-- so
called
because
the head is
distinctly
developed.
See
Illustration
in
Appendix..
Trigonia
::
Trigonia
(n.) A genus of
pearly
bivalve
shells,
numerous
extinct
species
of which are
characteristic
of the
Mesozoic
rocks.
A few
living
species
exist on the coast of
Australia..
Ostracean
::
Ostracean
(n.) Any one of a
family
of
bivalves,
of which the
oyster
is the
type..
Venus
::
Venus (n.) Any one of
numerous
species
of
marine
bivalve
shells
of the genus Venus or
family
Veneridae.
Many of these
shells
are
large,
and
ornamented
with
beautiful
frills;
others
are
smooth,
glossy,
and
handsomely
colored.
Some of the
larger
species,
as the round clam, or
quahog,
are
valued
for
food..
Bivalve
::
Bivalve
(n.) A
mollusk
having
a shell
consisting
of two
lateral
plates
or
valves
joined
together
by an
elastic
ligament
at the
hinge,
which is
usually
strengthened
by
prominences
called
teeth.
The shell is
closed
by the
contraction
of two
transverse
muscles
attached
to the inner
surface,
as in the clam, -- or by one, as in the
oyster.
See
Mollusca..
Escutcheon
::
Escutcheon
(n.) The
depression
behind
the beak of
certain
bivalves;
the
ligamental
area.
Xylotrya
::
Xylotrya
(n.) A genus of
marine
bivalves
closely
allied
to
Teredo,
and
equally
destructive
to
timber.
One
species
(Xylotrya
fimbriata)
is very
common
on the
Atlantic
coast of the
United
States..
Bojanus Organ
::
Bojanus
organ () A
glandular
organ of
bivalve
mollusca,
serving
in part as a
kidney..
Holostraca
::
Holostraca
(n. pl.) A
division
of
phyllopod
Crustacea,
including
those that are
entirely
covered
by a
bivalve
shell..
Acephala
::
Acephala
(n. pl.) That
division
of the
Mollusca
which
includes
the
bivalve
shells,
like the clams and
oysters;
-- so
called
because
they have no
evident
head.
Formerly
the group
included
the
Tunicata,
Brachiopoda,
and
sometimes
the
Bryozoa.
See
Mollusca..
Bivalve
::
Bivalve
(n.) A
pericarp
in which the seed case opens or
splits
into two parts or
valves.
Solenacean
::
Solenacean
(n.) Any
species
of
marine
bivalve
shells
belonging
to the
family
Solenidae.
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