lamellibranchia Antonyms
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Meaning of lamellibranchia
Wordnet
lamellibranchia (n)
oysters; clams; scallops; mussels
Webster
lamellibranchia (n. pl.)
Alt. of Lamellibranchiata
lamellibranchia Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The head of a lamellibranchia bears a pair of gills, a pair of palps, and a pair of eyes.
- The foot of a lamellibranchia is used for locomotion and burrowing.
- The visceral mass of a lamellibranchia contains the digestive system, the reproductive system, and the heart.
- Lamellibranchia are filter feeders and they use their gills to filter food particles from the water.
- Lamellibranchia play an important role in the marine ecosystem by filtering water and providing food for other organisms.
- 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.
