Meaning univalve
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univalve


of mollusks and shells, 1660s (noun and adjective), from uni- + valve.
Source: etymonline.com

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univalve


a shell composed of a single piece (snails, limpets, etc.)
Source: seafriends.org.nz

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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.
Source: beedictionary.com

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univalve


Molluscs 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).
Source: mesa.edu.au





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