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bivalve [ˈbaivælv] N ZOOL

bivalve

двуство́рчатый моллю́ск m

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Bivalves are molluscs with a body compressed between two usually similar shell valves joined by an elastic ligament. en.wikipedia.org

After moving over the gill margins, particles reach the mouth of the bivalve. en.wikipedia.org

They were initially thought to be bivalves, but were later given their own class. en.wikipedia.org

This species is ectoparasitic (an external parasite) on various bivalves and other gastropods. en.wikipedia.org

They were specialized for a durophagous diet of shellfish, such as bivalves. en.wikipedia.org

Invertebrates are solely known from bivalves and gastropods. en.wikipedia.org

Scientists have speculated that the ability of some bivalves to burrow and thus avoid predators was a major factor in their success. en.wikipedia.org

Expected average annual yields of the system for a hypothetical 1 ha were of bivalves and of seaweeds. en.wikipedia.org

One-third of the worlds farmed food fish harvested in 2010 was achieved without the use of feed, through the production of bivalves and filter-feeding carps. en.wikipedia.org

Use of this technique has changed views on the longevity of many bivalves. en.wikipedia.org

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