Bivalve - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebThe bivalves are a large class of molluscs, also known as pelecypods. They have a hard calcareous shell made of two parts or 'valves'. The soft parts are inside the shell. The …
Bivalve | Definition, Characteristics, Species, Classification, & Facts ...
Web18 mrt. 2024 · Bivalve is a class of mollusks with a shell divided into two valves. Learn about their diversity, distribution, importance, and evolution from Britannica, the online …
Bivalvia - Wikiwand
WebBivalvia, in previous centuries referred to as the Lamellibranchiata and Pelecypoda, is a class of marine and freshwater molluscs that have laterally compressed bodies enclosed …
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- an aquatic mollusc which has a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell, such as oysters, mussels, and scallops. Also called pelecypod or lamellibranch.
Bivalves: Bivalvia | Encyclopedia.com
WebGEOGRAPHIC RANGE. Bivalves are found worldwide in freshwater and ocean habitats. HABITAT. All bivalves need fresh or sea water to breathe, reproduce, and feed. Ocean …
Characteristics of bivalves | Britannica
WebBivalves are mollusks with a two-halved shell that feed on phytoplankton by pumping water across the gills. Learn about the characteristics, internal structure, and diversity of bivalves from Britannica's editors.
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