Definition of Bivalve
Bi´valve
n.
1.
(Zool.)
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
.
2.
(Bot.)
A
pericarp
in
which
the
seed
case
opens
or
splits
into
two
parts
or
valves
.
a.
1.
(Zool. & Bot.)
Having
two
shells
or
valves
which
open
and
shut
,
as
the
oyster
and
certain
seed
vessels
.
Related Words
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,
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,
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,
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