Univalve (Adjective)
Meaning
Used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc..
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Most land snails are univalve mollusks, enclosed within a protective shell.
- The structure and organization of univalve mollusks vary greatly depending on the species.
- Unlike clams and mussels, univalve mollusks do not have a shell with two separate parts.
- A distinctive feature of most univalve mollusks is the presence of a radula for feeding.
- Freshwater and terrestrial snails are generally univalve mollusks without an external jaw.