Bivalved (Adjective)
Meaning
Used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The marine biologist carefully collected various bivalved mollusks from the ocean floor to study their unique shell structures.
- Mussels are bivalved creatures that can be found in clusters along rocky coastlines and estuaries.
- Clams are commonly known examples of bivalved mollusks, often found buried in the sand at beach tide lines.
- After the research expedition, the team brought back an extensive collection of bivalved species for further analysis and documentation.
- A popular type of bivalved mollusk used in cooking, scallops have over 300 species and come in a range of flavors and textures.