pelecypod
/pəˈlɛsɪpɒd/
noun
- A type of mollusk with a soft body and a shell made of two hinged parts, such as clams, oysters, and mussels.
- The beach was covered with empty pelecypod shells after the storm.
- Many people enjoy eating pelecypods like clams and scallops at seafood restaurants.
- Scientists studied the ancient pelecypod fossils to learn about the ocean's history.
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