lamellibranch
/ləˈmɛlɪˌbræŋk/
noun
- A type of mollusk with a two-part shell, such as a clam, oyster, or mussel; also called a bivalve.
- Oysters are a common lamellibranch found in coastal waters.
- The lamellibranch uses its two shells to protect its soft body.
- The fossil collector found a well-preserved lamellibranch from the Jurassic period.
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adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of bivalve mollusks.
- The lamellibranch shell had beautiful ridges and colors.
- The lamellibranch species in this region are important for the local ecosystem.
- Marine biologists studied the lamellibranch anatomy in the lab.