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Definition of bivalve

bivalve

/ˈbaɪ.vælv/
bi · valve
Plural:bivalves
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• noun

1

An aquatic mollusk belonging to the class Bivalvia, characterized by a laterally compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell consisting of two distinct parts, such as an oyster, clam, mussel, or scallop.

Example

"Marine biologists monitored the local estuary to assess how the resident bivalves were filtering pollutants from the water."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 17th century: from modern Latin 'bivalvis', from 'bi-' (two) + 'valva' (leaf of a folding door).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bivalve. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bivalve
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