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bivalves

 

[ ˈbaɪvælvz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

Bivalves are a type of mollusk that have a shell consisting of two hinged parts, such as clams, oysters, and mussels.

Synonyms

clams, mollusks, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • Would you like to try some baked bivalves for dinner?
  • The restaurant specializes in fresh bivalves sourced from local waters.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

Bivalves are aquatic animals with two shells that are connected by a hinge, known for their filter-feeding abilities.

Synonyms

clams, mollusks, shellfish

Examples of usage

  • These bivalves play a crucial role in filtering water and maintaining the ecosystem.
  • The scientist studied the anatomy of bivalves to understand their reproductive cycle.

Translations

Translations of the word "bivalves" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bivalves

🇮🇳 द्विपत्री शंख

🇩🇪 Muscheln

🇮🇩 kerang

🇺🇦 двостулкові молюски

🇵🇱 małże

🇯🇵 二枚貝

🇫🇷 bivalves

🇪🇸 bivalvos

🇹🇷 çift kabuklu

🇰🇷 이매패류

🇸🇦 ثنائية الصدفة

🇨🇿 mlži

🇸🇰 dvojdyšníky

🇨🇳 双壳类

🇸🇮 dvoživke

🇮🇸 tvískeljar

🇰🇿 екі қабықты ұлулар

🇬🇪 ორარხიანი

🇦🇿 iki qabıqlı molyusklar

🇲🇽 bivalvos

Word origin

The word 'bivalves' comes from the Latin word 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'valvae' meaning 'leaves of a door'. It refers to the characteristic two shells that open and close like a door. Bivalves have existed for millions of years and are important both ecologically and economically.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,684, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.