Univalve (Noun)
Meaning
A class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snail shell, a classic example of a univalve mollusk, was found in the garden.
- A conch is a type of large sea snail, specifically a univalve, that can be found in warm ocean waters.
- Abalone are univalves with ear-shaped shells that are prized for their delicate flavor.
- The sluggish pace of the univalve allowed the children to observe it up close without scaring it away.
- Most shelled cephalopods have been extinct for millions of years, but univalves like whelks and limpets still thrive.