Bivalvia (Noun)
Meaning
Oysters; clams; scallops; mussels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Oysters, clams, scallops, and mussels are all types of marine mollusks that belong to the phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia.
- Bivalvia are aquatic species inhabiting oceans worldwide and are often farmed for food.
- The shells found on the beach were primarily from species within the class Bivalvia, such as mussels and clams.
- One major characteristic that distinguishes Bivalvia, including oysters, is the presence of two hinged shells.
- Marine biologists have a growing interest in the study of Bivalvia due to their ecological importance, including oysters and scallops.