univalve (Meaning)
univalve (n)
a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
univalve (a)
used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
univalve (n.)
A shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs.
univalve (a.)
Alt. of Univalved
Synonyms & Antonyms of univalve
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univalve Sentence Examples
- The univalve mollusk possessed a single, spiral shell for protection.
- Scientists discovered a fossilized univalve with intricate carvings on its shell.
- The snail, a common univalve, exhibits a wide range of shell shapes and colors.
- Abalones and limpets are examples of marine univalves with iridescent shells.
- The univalve's shell serves both as armor and as a refuge from predators.
- Some univalves have a retractable foot called an operculum that can seal the shell opening.
- The radula, a rasping tongue-like structure, is a unique feature found in univalves.
- Univalves are an important food source for many marine predators, including sea stars and sea birds.
- The distribution of univalves in marine ecosystems can provide insights into environmental conditions.
- The study of univalves, known as malacology, has contributed significantly to our understanding of invertebrate biology.
FAQs About the word univalve
a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes, used of mollusks, especially gastrop
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The univalve mollusk possessed a single, spiral shell for protection.
Scientists discovered a fossilized univalve with intricate carvings on its shell.
The snail, a common univalve, exhibits a wide range of shell shapes and colors.
Abalones and limpets are examples of marine univalves with iridescent shells.
