noun Download 🔗Share Any mollusc belonging to the taxonomic class Bivalvia, characterized by a shell consisting of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster. Examples : "The seafood restaurant served many types of bivalves, including clams, oysters, and mussels. " animal organism food ocean biology nature fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pericarp in which the seed case opens or splits into two parts or valves. Examples : "The bean pods dried in the sun, and we watched as the bivalves eventually split open, scattering the seeds. " animal biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
