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bivalve

 

[ หˆbaษชvรฆlv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

Bivalves are a class of marine and freshwater mollusks that have a compressed body contained within a hinged shell. This class includes organisms such as clams, oysters, and mussels. Bivalves typically feed by filtering plankton and other small particles from the water using their gills. They can live in a variety of environments, from sandy bottoms to rocky shores. Bivalves are significant in both ecological and economic terms, serving as a food source and playing a role in water filtration.

Synonyms

clam, mollusk, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • The fisherman caught several bivalves along the coast.
  • Oysters are a popular type of bivalve consumed by many.
  • Bivalves help maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Translations

Translations of the word "bivalve" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bivalve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเคฟเคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweischaler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bivalve

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะพัั‚ัƒะปะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚ลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบŒๆžš่ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bivalve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bivalvo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iki kabuklu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ๊ฐ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฎูˆูŠุงุช ุฐุงุช ุงู„ุตุฏูุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mlลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mlลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๅฃณ็ฑป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvojak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญskel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– า›ะฐะฑั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iki qapaqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bivalvo

Word origin

The word 'bivalve' comes from the Latin word 'bivali', which means 'two valves'. This term refers to the two-part shell of these creatures, which is characteristic of the class Bivalvia. Bivalves have been a part of the Earth's faunal assemblage for over 500 million years, with some of the earliest known fossils found in deposits dating back to the Cambrian period. Throughout history, bivalves have played a crucial role in both natural ecosystems and human economies. In various cultures, they have been harvested for food, jewelry, and even used as currency. The study of bivalve biology and ecology has provided insights into environmental health, making them important indicators of marine ecosystem dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,705, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.