Bivalvia (/ baɪˈvælviə /) or bivalves, in previous centuries referred to as the Lamellibranchiata and Pelecypoda, is a class of aquatic molluscs (marine and freshwater) that have laterally …

May 31, 2024 · Bivalves are a group of freshwater and marine mollusks with bilaterally symmetric and laterally compressed bodies encased in a characteristic two-part shell. They belong to the …

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 …

Nov 10, 2023 · There are five main groups of bivalves; scallops, cockles, mussels, oysters, and clams. While they are all bivalves, they each have unique properties and characteristics.

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 …

Aug 20, 2024 · Bivalves, also known as lamellibranchs or pelecypods, are a class of mollusks distinguished by their two-part shell, which joins dorsally and encloses and protects their body. …

Most bivalves are found in coastal seas, but their diversity is greatest on continental landmasses, where large rivers create suitable deltaic habitats and the continental shelf is broad. Except on …

Bivalve - Mollusks, Shells, Filter Feeders: Paleontologists interpret bivalves based on shell and ligament structure, hinge teeth arrangement, and body form. Class Bivalvia has about 8,000 …

Bivalves (also known as “pelecypods” or, in older literature, “lamellibranchs”) are a very diverse and abundant group of mollusks. They live today throughout the world’s oceans and fresh …

Jan 26, 2001 · Also known as pele­cy­pods, the ap­prox­i­mately 15,000 species of this taxon are found in ma­rine and fresh­wa­ter habi­tats through­out the world. A bi­valve is char­ac­ter­ized by …