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bivalve

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Bivalve (noun) means a sea creature such as a mussel, oyster or clam that has a shell made of two hinged halves.

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1
A sea creature such as a mussel, oyster or clam that has a shell made of two hinged halves.
2
A seed pod that opens by splitting into two halves.
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What is the meaning of bivalve?
"bivalve" (noun) means a sea creature such as a mussel, oyster or clam that has a shell made of two hinged halves.
What is another word for bivalve?
Other words for "bivalve" include pelecypod, lamellibranch.
What are the different meanings of bivalve?
"bivalve" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sea creature such as a mussel, oyster or clam that has a shell made of two hinged halves; 2. A seed pod that opens by splitting into two halves.
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