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multivalve

[ muhl-ti-valv ]

adjective

  1. (of a shell) composed of more than two valves or pieces.


noun

  1. a multivalve mollusk or its shell.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of multivalve1

First recorded in 1745–55; multi- + valve
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Example Sentences

The sub-type in De Blainville's system, comprehending those with multivalve shells.

The opercula of multivalve shells are composed of two or four pieces, which are called the opercular valves.

An order consisting of molluscs which have multivalve shells, supported on a peduncle.

The Pholades were placed by Linnus and Bruguire among multivalve shells.

Multivalve, mul′ti-valv, n. a mollusc having a shell of more than two valves.

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