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Meaning of lamellibranchia

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lamellibranchia (n)

oysters; clams; scallops; mussels

Webster

lamellibranchia (n. pl.)

Alt. of Lamellibranchiata

lamellibranchia Sentence Examples

  1. Lamellibranchia, also known as bivalves, are a class of marine and freshwater molluscs that have two hinged shells.
  2. The shells of lamellibranchia are typically composed of calcium carbonate and are secreted by the mantle.
  3. Lamellibranchia have a soft body that is enclosed within the two shells.
  4. The body of a lamellibranchia is divided into three parts: the head, the foot, and the visceral mass.
  5. The head of a lamellibranchia bears a pair of gills, a pair of palps, and a pair of eyes.
  6. The foot of a lamellibranchia is used for locomotion and burrowing.
  7. The visceral mass of a lamellibranchia contains the digestive system, the reproductive system, and the heart.
  8. Lamellibranchia are filter feeders and they use their gills to filter food particles from the water.
  9. Lamellibranchia play an important role in the marine ecosystem by filtering water and providing food for other organisms.
  10. Some species of lamellibranchia are edible and are considered to be a delicacy in many cultures.

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oysters; clams; scallops; musselsAlt. of Lamellibranchiata

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Lamellibranchia, also known as bivalves, are a class of marine and freshwater molluscs that have two hinged shells.

The shells of lamellibranchia are typically composed of calcium carbonate and are secreted by the mantle.

Lamellibranchia have a soft body that is enclosed within the two shells.

The body of a lamellibranchia is divided into three parts: the head, the foot, and the visceral mass.