bivalve

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈbaɪvælv/

Noun

Singular bivalve

Plural bivalves

1. (countable) A bivalve is any type of mollusc that belongs to the taxonomic class Bivalvia. Bivalves have a shell that consists of two hinged sections, such as a scallop, clam, mussel or oyster.