Bivalvia
MESHD049872
A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring.
Synonyms
- Bivalvias
- Bivalves
- Bivalve
- Clams
- Clam
- Mussels
- Mussel
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