Bivalves have bilaterally symmetrical and laterally flattened bodies, with a blade-shaped foot, vestigial head and no radula. [9][10] At the dorsal or back region of the shell is the hinge point …

Bivalve Anatomy. The valve structure and soft anatomy of bivalves varies among species. The modern hard-shelled clam (also known as the quahog or cherrystone), Mercenaria mercenaria …

Aug 26, 2020 · Bivalves are aquatic molluscs that possess two shells that are connected by a hinge. The two shells are commonly referred to as valves. These valves can be equal or …

Bivalve molluscs are completely enclosed by a shell made of two valves hinged at the top. A hinge ligament made of elastic protein joins the two halves of the shell together, and large …

Diagram of parts of the bivalve shell and glossary of terms. Use the text links below to see relevant diagrams. ADDUCTOR MUSCLE. Muscle connecting the two valves of the shell and …

The bivalve shell typically consists of two calcareous, convex valves that are hinged dorsally and free ventrally. The hinge margin is typically united by a non-calcified ligament and a set of …

bivalve, (class Bivalvia), any of more than 15,000 species of clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and other members of the phylum Mollusca characterized by a shell that is divided from front …

Jan 5, 2023 · Different bivalves live in fresh, brackish, and marine water. Generalized diagram of a living bivalve. Not all bivalves have a foot or large siphons. Content and graphics by Stephen …

Bivalve Anatomy The valve structure and soft anatomy of the bivalves varies among species. The Hard-Shelled Clam or Cherrystone, Mercenaria mercenaria, is used here as an example of a …

Bivalvia is the second most speciose class in the phylum Mollusca. Bivalves are distinctive within the Mollusca in that they are almost always completely enclosed within their shells.