bivalve
US /ˈbaɪ.vælv/
UK /ˈbaɪ.vælv/

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bivalve
an aquatic mollusc that has a compressed body enclosed between two hinged shells, e.g., an oyster or clam.
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The diver discovered a rare bivalve on the ocean floor.
Le plongeur a découvert un rare bivalve sur le fond marin.
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Oysters and clams are common examples of bivalves.
Les huîtres et les palourdes sont des exemples courants de bivalves.
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bivalve
having two valves or shells
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The scientist examined the bivalve structure of the ancient fossil.
Le scientifique a examiné la structure bivalve du fossile ancien.
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Many types of shells found on beaches are bivalve.
De nombreux types de coquillages trouvés sur les plages sont bivalves.