lamellibranchia
/ləˌmɛlɪˈbræŋkiə/
noun
- A class of mollusks that includes clams, oysters, mussels, and other bivalves; often used as a scientific term.
- The textbook described the characteristics of Lamellibranchia in detail.
- Lamellibranchia are an important group of filter-feeding animals in aquatic ecosystems.
- Many species of Lamellibranchia are harvested for food around the world.