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multivalve
[ muhl-ti-valv ]
noun
- a multivalve mollusk or its shell.
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Origin of multivalve1
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Example Sentences
The sub-type in De Blainville's system, comprehending those with multivalve shells.
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The opercula of multivalve shells are composed of two or four pieces, which are called the opercular valves.
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An order consisting of molluscs which have multivalve shells, supported on a peduncle.
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The Pholades were placed by Linnus and Bruguire among multivalve shells.
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Multivalve, mul′ti-valv, n. a mollusc having a shell of more than two valves.
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