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univalveof mollusks and shells, 1660s (noun and adjective), from uni- + valve.
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univalvea shell composed of a single piece (snails, limpets, etc.)
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univalve(n) a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes(adj) used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
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univalveMolluscs with a single-piece shell covering. The shell may be flat like a limpet, or spiraled like a top shell or turban. They are different to bivalves (two shells), or multivalves (chitons).
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