pelecypodous

pelecypodous
adjective
bivalve
• Syn: ↑lamellibranch, ↑pelecypod
• Similar to: ↑bivalve, ↑bivalved
• Derivationally related forms: ↑pelecypod, ↑pelecypod (for: ↑pelecypod)

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\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|sipədəs\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin Pelecypoda + English -ous

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  • pelecypodous — pel·e·cyp·o·dous …   English syllables

  • pelecypod — I noun marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together • Syn: ↑bivalve, ↑lamellibranch • Derivationally related forms: ↑pelecypodous, ↑bivalve (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • pelecypod — /peuh les euh pod /, n. 1. any mollusk of the class Pelecypoda (Lamellibranchiata), characterized by a bivalve shell enclosing the headless body and lamellate gills, comprising the oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops. adj. 2. Also, pelecypodous …   Universalium

  • bivalved — adjective used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.) • Syn: ↑bivalve • Ant: ↑univalve (for: ↑bivalve) • Similar to: ↑lamellibranch, ↑pelecypod …   Useful english dictionary

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