Univalves
adjective, Also, univalved, univalvular
[yoo-nuh-val-vyuh-ler] /ˌyu nəˈvæl vyə lər/ (Show IPA)
1.
having one valve.
2.
(of a shell) composed of a single valve or piece.
noun
3.
a univalve mollusk or its shell.
adjective
1.
relating to, designating, or possessing a mollusc shell that consists of a single piece (valve)
noun
2.
a gastropod mollusc or its shell
univalve
(y’nĭ-vālv’)
A gastropod, especially one with a single shell, such as a snail, cone, whelk, abalone, or limpet. Univalves belong to the subclass Prosobranchia. Their shells are usually spiral and can hold the whole animal inside. Compare bivalve.
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